Outpatient Physical Therapist

Outpatient Physical Therapist 

Therapy & Sports Center is located in Brandon, FL and is a family-owned physical therapy company.  We have been in the area for the past 25 years and served the community well.   We work close with the local physicians, schools, businesses, and the community to get our patients back to work, back to life.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dedicated team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives by helping them recover, regain mobility, and improve their overall quality of life. As an Outpatient PT, you will work with a diverse patient population, from adolescents to seniors, focusing on various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including sports injuries, spine/back/neck/shoulder pain, and a large post-operative rehabilitation population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial patient assessments and evaluations, including reviewing medical histories and performing physical assessments and examinations.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals.
• Provide hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercises, stretching maneuvers, and utilize various physical therapy techniques and equipment to manage pain, increase mobility, and facilitate healing.
• Educate patients and their families about their treatment plans, home exercise programs, and strategies for injury prevention and long-term health and wellness.
• Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal results.
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, healthcare staff, and other therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, adhering to regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Ensure patient safety during all therapy sessions and maintain a clean and safe therapy environment.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in physical therapy through continuous learning and professional development.

Whether you're an experienced therapist seeking a new opportunity or a recent graduate eager to start your professional journey, you'll find a positive challenge here.  We are willing to adapt and improvise to your schedule.  Our initial goal is filling a PRN position but this can be grown into a full-time position if desired or based upon patient/therapist demand

Qualifications:

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited program.
• Current and valid State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a PT in Florida.
• Strong understanding of physical therapy principles and practices, anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, and other relevant disciplines.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and diagnostic skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with patients, motivate them, and communicate effectively with colleagues, doctors, and family members.
• Compassion and empathy for patients, who may be experiencing pain and physical limitations.
• Dexterity and physical stamina to perform hands-on therapy and assist patients with exercises and movement.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development to stay current with evolving practices and regulations.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Specialization or certification in a relevant area of physical therapy, such as orthopedics or sports rehabilitation.
• Experience with EMR documentation  (We currently use Clinicient / WebPT ).

Benefits

We are currently looking to fill a PRN position with competitive salary based upon experience.  If this transitions int o full-time position, we offer:

• 3 weeks vacation per year
• Health/Dental coverage
• 6 paid-Holidays/year
• CEU allowance 

To Apply

Please send over a resume and cover letter to jsperry@therapyandsportscenter or cthomas@therapyandsportscenter.