DPT-Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Job description

Job description

Responsibilities:
Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, administering, documenting and evaluating direct physical therapy patient care in accordance with accepted physical therapy practice and the physician's overall treatment plan.
Establishes and maintains involvement in treatment plans carried out by PTAs.
Performs a thorough and complete evaluation of patients properly referred according to Florida law in order to determine the patient's rehab potential and establish an individually based treatment plan.
Administers physical therapy treatments to patients according to professional standards and department standard operating procedure in order to maximize the patient's potential functioning level and to achieve treatment goals.
Maintains and completes accurate documentation, department records and reports for all assigned patients in order to provide a clear record and to communicate patient's treatment plan and progress to the referring physician.

Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy (APTA) required or DPT.
Must have current PT license in the State of Florida
Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients coping with pain in order to gain their cooperation and maximize improvement.
Must be able to provide effective instruction to patients and family members.

At Spine Institute of Central Florida Our Patient's receive high quality comprehensive care were all services are offered under one roof.

At the Spine Institute of Central Florida's Rehabilitation Center, we are prepared with a _ wide variety of treatment _ options to help patients fully recover after an automobile injury and other traumatic spinal and orthopaedic injuries. We also provide effective rehabilitation treatment programs for ALL degenerative spinal and orthopaedic conditions.

Spine Institute of Central Florida will train the right candidate

Depending on the type and severity of the patient's injury(s) some of the practices that may be employed in your rehabilitation plan may include:
Postural Re-alignment Techniques
Muscle Energy Techniques (Neuromuscular Re-education)
Trigger Point Releases
Stretching Exercises
Therapeutic Exercises
Lumbar/Cervical Traction
Ice/Heat Therapy
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Specialized Rehabilitation Treatment Programs for Scoliosis (Pediatric and Adults)
Specialized Post-Trauma Therapy Treatments Protocols Each Designed for Specific Injuries

Comprehensive Benefit Package:
Health/Dental/Vision
Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
Continuing Education Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Lakeland, FL 33813 (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Florida DPT License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Lakeland, FL 33813 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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