Physical Therapist

A career with Brookdale has never been more rewarding!  
Brookdale is the only national full-spectrum senior living solutions company and
committed to providing the best options for our over 110,000 residents we serve.
The services that we offer ensure residents continue to live the lives that they
want while also meeting all of their needs along the way. Every day our
associates collaborate to guarantee this promise is fulfilled in more than 1,150
communities in 47 states. Our Senior Living Solutions include: Independent
Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Continuing Care
Retirement, Therapy, Hospice, Home Health, and Personalized Living. 

This position is for the SNF at Southport Square, Port Charlotte, Florida
Key responsibilities include:
* Provides and directs physical therapy services to patients including: assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation
* Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Brookdale policies/procedures, and state regulations
* Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and treatment * Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members
* Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment .

We seek the following principal qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
* Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
* A Physical Therapy license within the state
* One year of PT experience or the equivalent; must have experience working in a Medicare Home Health environment
* Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Brookdale is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug free work place