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Physical Therapist (PT) - Center BasedAveanna Healthcare • Melbourne, FL, US
Physical Therapist (PT) - Center Based

Physical Therapist (PT) - Center Based

Aveanna Healthcare • Melbourne, FL, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

🏥 Position Overview

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for planning, conducting, and implementing physical therapy treatment programs in alignment with medical referrals and evaluations. This role focuses on restoring and maintaining patients’ overall well-being while strictly adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

💪 Essential Job Functions

Deliver high-quality physical therapy services in compliance with prescribed physician orders.

Follow all company policies, procedures, patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws .

Provide written evaluations outlining therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes in coordination with the physician’s Plan of Treatment.

Actively collaborate with healthcare teams, physicians, parents / guardians, and nurses in coordinating services and discharge planning.

Maintain clear, effective communication with staff, healthcare partners, and families.

Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for team members.

Supervise other personnel (PTA, HHA) as appropriate.

Complete OASIS assessments where permitted by state professional practice and regulation.

🎓 Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.

Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.

Current CPR certification.

Proven proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance with policies and procedures.

➕ Additional State Requirements

Completion of Continuing Education as required by state regulations.

⭐ Preferred Experience

One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Pediatric experience strongly preferred.

⭐ Schedule :

  • PRN Position - Monday - friday
  • Daytime only : No nights and no weekends

🧠 Core Skills & Abilities

Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

🏃‍♀️ Physical Requirements

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Ability to travel as needed.

Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching.

Must have visual and hearing acuity , as well as a strong sense of smell and touch.

Able to reposition patients and move equipment safely without assistance.

Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

🌎 Work Environment

Must be able to function in various healthcare environments , which may include exposure to allergens, blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

⚙️ Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, conducting and implementing physical therapy treatment program in accordance with the medical referral and evaluation to restore or maintain patient’s well being while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

  • Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
  • Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
  • Provide a written evaluation defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician’s Plan of Treatment.
  • Participates in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with health care team, physicians, parent / guardians, nurses, etc.
  • Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family.
  • Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
  • Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
  • Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification
  • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
  • Additional state specific requirements :

  • Continuing Education as required by state
  • Preferences

  • One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehab setting
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Other Skills / Abilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Good organization and communication skills
  • Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
  • Must be able to travel
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
  • Must be able to sit and climb stairs
  • Must have visual and hearing acuity
  • Must have strong sense of smell and touch
  • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
  • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
  • Environment

  • Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
  • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
  • Other Duties

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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