Physical Therapist Miramar-$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Miami Jewish Health; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Free on-campus parking

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist for our PACE program. The role evaluates and reassesses participants, designs group exercises, and oversees the PT program across Florida PACE Centers.

Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, supervising staff, documenting care, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. A Florida license, current PT degree, and at least one year working with frail or elderly populations, plus English/Spanish bilingual ability, are

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Florida State License as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, identifies, and provides interventions per care plan.
• Develops comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
• Reviews patient status and updates treatment as needed.
• Completes assessments and discharge summaries.
• Plans maintenance, exercise, and therapy programs for participants.
• Supervises program aides and staff implementing PT programs.
• Documents treatments and maintains records.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist; accredited PT program

Job description

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Job Title

Physical Therapist PACE

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates and reassesses participants to assess mobility level and other functional abilities. Provides and recommends therapeutic exercise, gait training, ambulation, etc. Plans and develops group exercise programs for maintenance therapy for participants. Responsible for the overall Physical Therapy program for Florida PACE Centers.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, identifies, and provides therapeutic interventions as indicated in the care plan
• Develops an appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan for each participant in order to maximize the participant’s potential
• Reviews participant’s status at regular intervals and changes are made to treatment program as necessary
• Completes assessments and discharge summaries
• Plans and develops maintenance, exercise, and therapy programs for participants
• Provides supervision to program aides and other staff who are implementing a Physical Therapy treatment program
• Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community
• Documents all treatments rendered and maintain appropriate work records
• Actively participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team, and participates in case conferences

Job Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association or other equivalent organizations approved by CMS

Experience

• One year experience of physical therapy experience working with frail or elderly population

Licenses/Certifications

• Florida State License as a Physical Therapist

Abilities Required

• Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of participants, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, participants and personnel working with the therapists must be maintained
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required, Creole a plus

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, and housekeeping/cleaning agents

Infectious Material Exposure

• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived.

Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions
• free on-campus parking
• onsite fitness center

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