Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge
Physical Therapy Lead
Naples
,
FL
Full Time
Physical Therapist Lead
Our Benefits
The Physical Therapy Lead is responsible for the evaluation and administration of rehabilitative/habilitative techniques necessitated as a result of age, trauma, degenerative disease, congenital condition or sudden onset of pathology which requires development, maintenance, or restoration of function.
Essential Functions
Our Benefits
- Up to $10,000 Student Loan Repayment
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off PTO
- Sunny Naples, Florida
- Full-Time
Days
The Physical Therapy Lead is responsible for the evaluation and administration of rehabilitative/habilitative techniques necessitated as a result of age, trauma, degenerative disease, congenital condition or sudden onset of pathology which requires development, maintenance, or restoration of function.
Essential Functions
- Assists management in the day-to-day operations of the Physical Therapy team.
- Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
- Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
- Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
- Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
- Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required
- 2-4 years experience working as a staff Physical Therapist required
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of human growth and development; anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and kinesiology; current methods, techniques and purposes of physical therapy; the care and operation of physical therapy equipment
- Requires strong analytical and organizational skills in order to review physician's orders, assess functional status, develop treatment plans, evaluate progress and maintain related documentation
- Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to establish and maintain positive and effective therapeutic/working relationships with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff
- Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written. Abides by the standards of practice as outlined by state and national associations.
- PT - Physical Therapist license in state of employment required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required