Job Opportunities API

Job Highlights The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider. Qualifications Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by: • The American Physical Therapy Association; or • The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or • The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association • Licensed or registered by the applicable state • Preference of at least one (2) year of experience • Excellent interpersonal communication skills. • Proficient in English and Spanish. • Compassionate and attentive to detail. • Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices. • Ability to solve problems independently. • Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level. • Ability to use a computer and software proficiently within Wellsky (formerly Kinnsar) EMR. Responsibilities • Assists the provider in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests • Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance • Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition • Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) • Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program • Attends Physical Therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations • Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated • Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant, as indicated • Participates in staff and Agency development activities • Prepares an assessment of the client's condition, OASIS information, if indicated, and periodic evaluations and summaries, develops a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly • Participates in the development and periodic revision of the provider's Plan of Care • Communicates effectively with all those providing care • Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel • Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency • Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge planning activities and completes the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of Agency policies Benefits • Pay: Varies by visit • Location: In-person • Job Type: Full time Special Requirements • Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation • Carries malpractice insurance Functional Abilities • Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position • Able to physically perform the duties required by the position within Miami-Dade and Monroe County • Able to travel to prospective clients' residence