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Lead Physical Therapist

West Palm Beach, Florida The Paley Institute
Category Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID 2603001501
Status Full Time Shift Day
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Overview


Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Tenet Physician Resources, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

$2500 sign on bonus for new hires only

The Lead Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries, rehabilitation, and diseases as related to functional impairments. Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve quality of life. The Lead Physical Therapist will be responsible for the supervision, coordination, and evaluation of clinical staff utilized in the functions of therapy.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluates and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as related to functional impairments 
  • Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants 
  • Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical staff utilized in the functions of therapy  
  • Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life for the patient  
  • Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care  
  • Evaluates results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications 
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations  
  • Trains and orients new employees  
  • Participates in performance management, the appraisal process, and provides regular feedback as necessary  
  • Assists with any inspections or audits and ensures Physical Therapy is in compliance with all regulatory agencies, department PI activities, and patient safety programs
Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required, Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred  
  • 1-2 years of physical therapist experience preferred  
  • Supervisory experience preferred  
  • Licensed physical Therapist in the State of Florida  
  • Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR for Healthcare Provider required

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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