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Job description
Overview
Emerson Outpatient Rehab
4549 Emerson St
Building 2, Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32207
The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, developing effective treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition. The Physical Therapist measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans and educates the patient to produce optimal outcomes.
Responsibilities
Accurately and efficiently performs physical therapy examinations and evaluations in simple and complex clinical presentations. Correctly establishes prognosis and therapy diagnoses. Establishes effective plans of care that accurately predict goal achievement, frequency and duration of care required, in simple and complex clinical presentations. (30%)
Effectively chooses and modifies treatment interventions, including patient education to guide patient management toward successful outcomes. Utilizes the evidence for patient management strategies. (30%)
Effectively and efficiently generates documentation and charges to justify services. Follows departmental documentation guidelines and complies with insurance requirements. (15%)
Contributes to self, staff, departmental and organizational growth through engagement in development activities (PI, in-services, mentorship, program development, community service, committees, etc.) (5%)
Effectively supervises PT Assistants and Rehab Techs, as it relates to patient care. (5%)
Meets productivity expectations for area served. (5%)
Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students. Provides excellent student teaching and mentoring experiences. Works effectively with the Clinical Education Coordinator to proactively problem solve. (5%)
Engaged and supports the success of organizational and department goals. Demonstrates achievement in and commitment to individual goals, thereby effectively contributing to organization/department success. (5%)
Qualifications
Age of patients servced All Age Groups.
Required Education Bachelor's Degree. Specific course work: Physical Therapy preferred
Preferred Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy Required Experience: Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute, outpatient, etc.)
Skills
1. Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.
2. Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
3. Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of patients.
4. Ability to assess and implement a treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
5. Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.
Required Licensure/Certifications : Current Florida Physical Therapy license.
BLS from the American Heart Association
Preferred Experience: Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services preferred
Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
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