Physical Therapy Lead

Physical Therapist Lead

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

Shift

• Full-Time
  Days

Job Summary 

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.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required
• 2-4 years experience working as a staff Physical Therapist required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist license in state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

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