Responsibilities
Evaluates and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as related to functional impairments
Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities, directing aides, technicians, and assistants
Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life for the patient
Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care
Evaluates results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Qualifications
Education / Experience
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required, Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
2 years of physical therapist experience preferred
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider required
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Description
Summary
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries, rehabilitation, and diseases as related to functional impairments. The Physical Therapist uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve quality of life.
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