PHYSICAL THERAPIST FULL-TIME IN LAKE PLACID, FL

• ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WORK/LIFE BALANCE?
• ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RELOCATING AND NEED ASSISTANCE? LOOK NO FURTHER – HALCYON REHABILITATION IS OFFER A $5,000 BONUS.
• ARE YOU AN EXCELLENT PHYSICAL THERAPIST LOOKING FOR A COMPANY THAT EMBRACES YOUR PHILOSOPHY DEDICATED TO EXCEEDING PATIENT/FAMILY EXPECTATIONS?
• ARE YOU A PHYSICAL THERAPIST WHO IS PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING WITH ADULT/SENIOR POPULATION IN SKILLED NURSING, LONG-TERM CARE, AND ASSISTED LIVING SETTINGS?
• WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR A 100% THERAPIST MANAGED & OPERATED COMPANY?

If you answered yes to any of the above, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) in Lake Placid, FL (near Sebring, FL)

LAKE PLACID HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER

125 Tomoka Blvd South

Lake Placid, FL 33852

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST INCLUDE:

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
• Life Insurance – 100% company paid
• Supplemental Life – optional
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Home and Auto Insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Corporate Discounts

WORK/LIFE BALANCE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST -

• Extremely Generous PTO accrual over 5 weeks/year
• Flexible Schedule
• Monthly Employee Activity & Recognition Events
• Quarterly Team Building Contests
• Quarterly Company Recognition Awards

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST -

• Company Continues to Grow/Expand Including New Construction
• New Opportunities In Other Divisions or Leadership, Promotion from Within
• Internal CEU/In-services & Online Education
• External CEU Reimbursement up to $750/ year

ABOUT THE FACILITY… LAKE PLACID HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER is a 180 bed Long Term Care (LTC) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with a huge State of the Art Therapy Gym. With separate Physical & Occupational and Speech Gyms with separate documentation area. The gym has a Nintendo Wii, ACP, ACL Testing, Omni Cycle, Vital Stim, Parallel Bars and a separate Alzheimer’s unit. Laptops are available to therapists for real time documentation. Plus we have WiFi service available throughout the building.

The facility has four courtyards throughout the facility to allow residents the opportunity enjoy the outdoors. Plus, a fifteen-passenger van to provide transportation, not only to scheduled doctors’ appointments, but also on activity outings like fishing, dining out, trips to the Highlands Little Theater and so on.

OUR CULTURE…

At Halcyon, our approach to healthcare services emphasizes teamwork and personal involvement to create a compassionate, caring environment for our resident’s. We do more than just meet their physical needs – we are committed to helping our residents live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through social interaction and enriching environments that promote independence. We take pride in assisting therapists in reaching a work/life balance coupled with professional growth.

Halcyon Rehab Is A Therapy Provider That Cares… At Halcyon, our approach to healthcare services emphasizes teamwork and personal involvement to create a compassionate, caring environment for our resident’s. We do more than just meet their physical needs – we are committed to helping our residents live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through social interaction and enriching environments that promote independence.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits • Life Insurance – 100% company paid • Supplemental Life – optional • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • Home and Auto Insurance - discount through MetLife • 401K • Flexible Spending Accounts • Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $750 per year • Vacation & Holiday pay for full-time & part-time employees

REASONS TO CONSIDER:

• Flexible Work Schedule • Very Competitive Pay • Work Life Balance • Outstanding Benefits • Accountability • Generous PTO • Education & Training • Privately Owned Company • Rehab Company started by a Therapist • Nationwide Presence With Plan for Continued Growth • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Clinical Team that provides continued training and mentorship • Free In-house CEU Events For All Employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health professionals and maintains documentation of services in the medical record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs evaluations for patients/residents based upon the physician referral.
2. Develops basic treatment plans based on evaluation results including short and long term goals that lead to achievement of patient/resident outcome.
3. Evaluates and recommends patient/resident need for necessary durable medical equipment as per facility protocol.
4. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Technicians in direct patient/resident care and activities per state practice act.
5. Treats patients/residents according to treatment plan.
6. Screens patients/residents based upon identified needs.
7. Communicates with supervisor and team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
8. Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors.
9. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis as directed.
10. Attends and participates in in-service training for other facility staff members.
11. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient/resident care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
12. Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.
13. Correctly identifies and bills for daily therapy services rendered per approved billing guidelines.
14. Instructs families and nursing staff in restorative/home programs.
15. Provides patient/resident/family education and training and participates in family conferences for the purposes of discharge planning.
16. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients/residents, facility personnel and support agencies.
17. Reports any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in safe and good working order.
18. Acts as a clinical mentor for affiliated Physical Therapy schools with approved contracts.
19. Actively participates in the supervision process:

a. Review evaluation results, treatment plan and goals with PTA. b. Communicates needs to appropriate program personnel. c. Notifies appropriate personnel of unusual patient/resident findings in a timely manner. d. Demonstrates an awareness of limitations and seeks supervision appropriately e. Modifies performance in response to feedback

20. Must be able to travel between facilities as indicated.
21. Performs other duties as required or directed.

EXPOSURE RISK: The Physical Therapist is at high risk for exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation or Designee for both administrative and patient/resident care responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works in well-lit/ventilated office and therapy areas.
2. Pressured work environment subject to frequent interruptions.
3. Willingness to work in other facilities temporarily, when necessary.
4. May be exposed to infectious diseases.

Halcyon Rehabilitation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and employs qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

Required Skills

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Current state registration/licensure or limited permit as a Physical Therapist.
2. Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance.
3. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs and in-services as requested, which may require overnight travel.
4. Ability to work on and comprehend computerized technology.
5. Protects patients/residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
6. Must be able to speak the English language in a comprehendible format.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients/residents.
2. Must be able to lift medical equipment, supplies, etc.
3. Must be able to move (walk, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
4. Must be constantly alert for patient/resident safety.

Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Current state registration/licensure or limited permit as a Physical Therapist.
2. Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance.
3. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs and in-services as requested, which may require overnight travel.
4. Ability to work on and comprehend computerized technology.
5. Protects patients/residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
6. Must be able to speak the English language in a comprehendible format.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients/residents.
2. Must be able to lift medical equipment, supplies, etc.
3. Must be able to move (walk, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, lift) intermittently throughout the workday.
4. Must be constantly alert for patient/resident safety.