Jacksonville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -
Sign on Bonus!
Qualifications : The Physical Therapist must : have a Bachelors and / or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.
The Physical Therapist :
Sign-On Bonus $3,000
Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients / residents needing Physical Therapy services
Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
Performs patients evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patients needs
Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
Conducts staff training / education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides / extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate