Overview

Responsibilities

• Perform new-patient evaluations/exams
• Diagnose patients; evaluate physical activity limitations
• Create a plan that sets a goal and completion date
• Equip patients with PT intervention techniques/exercises; track progress
• Provide education to patients on techniques for the continuation of care
• Examine and evaluate new patients
• Establish a diagnosis of condition or conditions and their impact on activity
• Establish a plan goal and time frame
• Prescribe intervention techniques and exercises
• Measure and track intervention effectiveness
• Educate the patient on continuing care

Skills & Qualifications

• Accredited PT program graduate
• Up-to-date state PT license
• Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans
• Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment 
• Must be passionate about helping patients who have vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall risk issues
• 1 year(s) of outpatient neuro/ortho center or vestibular rehab experience
• Graduation from an accredited PT program and current PT license in FL
• Must be able to carry out and progress a skilled treatment plan in outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation setting
• Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Passion for working with vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population
• Prefer at least one year working in outpatient neurological or orthopedic center, or previous vestibular rehab experience