Physical Therapist (PT) (PRN)

Facility: Ambassador Healthcare at College Park
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Schedule: PRN
Pay Rate: $57.00 per hour

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

Ambassador Healthcare at College Park is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The Physical Therapist will provide individualized therapy services designed to improve residents' mobility, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, independence, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment goals and appropriate plans of care.

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans and complete all required documentation accurately and timely.

• Provide therapeutic interventions addressing gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance, and functional independence.

• Instruct residents in safe mobility, transfer, ambulation, and therapeutic activities.

• Evaluate resident progress and modify treatment programs based on individual needs and response to therapy.

• Recommend, design, fit, and train residents in the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, prosthetics, and other assistive devices as appropriate.

• Select and apply appropriate physical therapy modalities and therapeutic techniques based on resident needs.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation and care teams to ensure appropriate and effective treatment.

• Participate in resident care planning and staffing conferences.

• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with Florida regulations and professional standards.

• Provide education and training to nursing, medical, and other facility staff regarding physical therapy techniques, mobility, positioning, and safety.

• Monitor therapy equipment and supplies; communicate repair, replacement, and supply needs as necessary.

• Maintain a safe, caring, and compassionate environment while respecting each resident's dignity, rights, preferences, and individual needs.

• Maintain compliance with applicable state regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.

Requirements

• Current, active, and unencumbered Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license.

• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility preferred.

• Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

• Compassionate and resident-focused approach to care.

Why Join Ambassador Healthcare at College Park?

If you're a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) looking for a flexible PRN opportunity in Fort Myers, FL, we invite you to join our supportive rehabilitation team.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by helping them improve their mobility, regain function, increase independence, and achieve a better quality of life.

Apply today and become part of the team at Ambassador Healthcare at College Park!