Pediatric Physical Therapist - Impactful Care (FT, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System Midtown is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time daytime role. You will evaluate, re-evaluate, and implement a plan of care aligned with department policies and best practice patterns for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary meetings, accurate daily documentation, and coordinating discharge planning when goals are reached, while maintaining licensure and CEUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• AHA BLS certification maintained in good standing.
• Florida Professional Physical Therapist license active.
• Level II fingerprinting background initiated within 15 days and finalized within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Maintains and documents productivity as directed by leaders.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics and charges timely.
• Implements evaluation and plan of care based on patient needs and prognosis.
• Communicates progress with patient, caregiver(s) and others.
• Prepares discharge planning at evaluation based on potential and benefit.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Pediatric experience

Documentation and productivity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System Midtown is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time daytime role. You will evaluate, re-evaluate, and implement a plan of care aligned with department policies and best practice patterns for pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary meetings, accurate daily documentation, and coordinating discharge planning when goals are reached, while maintaining licensure and CEUs.