Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem - Days - MHW

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, part of Memorial Healthcare System, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with diverse rehab needs. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective plans of care.

You will supervise PT assistants, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning, while ensuring evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Florida licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• PT license issued by the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.
• Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Skills

Accountability

Documentation

Effective communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Florida PT License

BLS Certification

Job description

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida

Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Summary: Evaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.
• Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DOCUMENTATION
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Physical Therapy (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Physical Therapist License (PT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift: Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience - where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward.

Memorial Healthcare System provides preference as part of our commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans in alignment with state regulations. Veteran's Preference allows for the first choice in interviewing, hiring, retention, and promotion after deployment when all other applicant qualifications are equal. However, Veteran's Preference does not guarantee a job.

Who is eligible for Veteran's Preference? We are proud to offer preference to internal and external applicants who identify within these categories: veterans, disabled veterans, spouse of a disabled veteran, unremarried veteran widow/widower, certain family members, active reservists and members of the National Guard.

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