Physical Therapist (PT)

Margate, FL, USA

Req #12000

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides expert guidance and assistance to the rehab clinicians in all matters relating to the delivery of home health services to assure that quality standards are maintained.

• Ensures agency policies and procedures are known and followed by all rehab staff.

• Attends and participates in in-service programs.

• Ensures that rehab services are provided in accordance with the physician’s plan of care. Advises the Director of Rehabilitation of any lapses.

• Keeps up with rehab trends and developments, and rehab-related home health and management issues.

• Facilitates positive communication among staff and collaborates among agency departments.

• Participates in agency quality improvement programs as needed.

• Performs other duties as required.

  Job Performance

• Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work

• Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks.

• Completes work with accuracy and within agency time frames.

• Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed.

  Communication Skills

• Demonstrates interpersonal understanding and utilizes effective communication skills

• Consider the effects of words and actions on others.

• Utilizes listening skills that indicate understanding and promote accurate interpretation of others’ concerns, motivations, and feelings.

• Recognizes the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accepts strengths and limitations in others.

• Works toward resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise.

• Uses words that express respect, patience, and understanding interactions with others.

• Follows appropriate phone etiquette.

  Job Qualifications Required

• One year of home health experience preferred.

• License to practice professional physical therapy in New York State.

  Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

• Graduate of an approved program in physical therapy

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and HHA DOH regulations

• Excellent communication skills

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

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• Margate, FL, USA