Physical Therapist - Midtown (Full Time, Days)

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to lead evaluation, re-evaluation, and the development and implementation of a plan of care for pediatric patients in accordance with department policies and best practice patterns.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based documentation, discharge planning, and ongoing professional development to maintain licensure and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Florida Professional Physical Therapist license in good standing
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• 2 years pediatric experience preferred
• APTA/FAPTA memberships preferred
• Pediatric internship preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops a plan of care per department policies and preferred practice patterns.
• Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Documents daily patient data, statistics, and charges accurately and timely per departmental standards.
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence-based practices.
• Improves access to care for patients served.
• Interprets evaluations and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Maintains communication with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Delivers treatments based on medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Prepares discharge plans at evaluation based on potential and treatment benefit.
• Provides in-service and peer review evidence-based practice.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain licensure and clinical excellence.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Florida PT license

Masters or Doctoral degree preferred

APTA/FAPTA memberships preferred

Pediatric internship preferred

2 years pediatric experience preferred

Excellent communication skills

Confidentiality and professional ethics

Job description

Description

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.
• Ensures documentation reflects evidence based practices.
• 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

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.

Job

Rehab/Therapy

Department

MIDTOWN OP CTR-PT-2100-581728

Job Status

Professional