Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY Professional member of patient's treatment team who evaluates, assesses, and delivers services according to a written plan of treatment established by a physician. Provides supervision for all services rendered by Physical Therapy Assistants.Evaluations are performed by peers. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited PT program approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association. Licensed/registered in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist. Minimum of two years Home Health experience as a physical therapist and one year supervisory Job Responsibilities Duties of the Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) include, but may not be limited to: Evaluate patient's level of physical functioning and need for physical therapy services. - Discuss evaluation with physician to help establish a plan of treatment to assist patient to meet maximum rehabilitation potential. - Carry out prescribed treatments; and/or supervise PTA in carrying out PT - Establish a home program to be followed by the patient/significant - Instruct patient/significant other in home - Observe and report to physician pertinent changes in the patient's level of Communicate changes to other team members involved in the patient's care. - Maintain appropriate documentation of all services as per Agency - Conduct self in professional manner at all times and in all - Provide Agency with all required evidence, including copy of license/registration, to allow Agency to verify experience. - Accept only those assignments for which she/he is qualified. - Comply with all State, Federal, Local and Agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.