Physical Therapist

Description

Job Title : Physical Therapist

AccordCare Home Health

Location : St. Augustine, FL

Schedule : Full-Time / Part-Time / Variable

Department : Operations

Reports to : Director of Professional Services

AccordCare and our family of brands is a premier Medicare Home Health Agency and in-home personal care company providing services to people of all ages and levels of need. A better quality of care comes from exceptional caregivers and AccordCare only hires the best! AccordCare is an employee-friendly company. We focus on our employees to ensure they have a healthy work and life balance. Our employees become our family, and through excellent training and support, they are ready to serve our clients with a fresh perspective on successful aging.

Join our mission to connect compassionate clinicians and caregivers with those who need them most.

Overview

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our clinical team. This position is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care and case management in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and regulatory standards. The role involves developing individualized care plans, providing skilled therapy, and collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a patient caseload, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized, goal-oriented therapy plans.
• Provide skilled therapeutic treatments, including pain management and functional restoration through evidence-based techniques.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and communicate changes to the clinical manager and physicians.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, ensuring continuity between patients, families, physicians, and agency staff.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and participate in onboarding of new staff as needed.
• Adhere to infection control protocols, safety standards, and patient rights regulations.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

Work Environment

This role involves working in patient care settings, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and clinical environments. Physical activity is frequent and includes standing, walking, and occasional lifting or patient transfers. The position involves routine exposure to potentially infectious materials; adherence to infection control procedures and use of PPE is required.

Why Join Us

You will be part of a team that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful patient relationships. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise contributes directly to patient well-being and organizational success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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