Physical Therapist

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

Physical Therapist - Midtown (Full time, Days)

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, development, and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the departmental policies/procedures and preferred practice patterns.

Job Specific Duties

• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
• Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
• Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
• Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
• Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices/literature review.
• Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Florida Professional Physical Therapist license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employement
• Level II finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
• APTA and FAPTA memberships preferred.
• Pediatric Internship preferred.
• 2 years minimum of pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and healthcare professionals in all work related situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analytical ability.
• At least 2 years of experience necessary to treat infants (0-15 months) independently as determined by meeting departmental clinical competencies established for physical therapy.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Serve as clinical instructor for students assigned by CCCE after 2 years of clinical experience.