Physical Therapist - Miramar (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's is seeking a Physical Therapist in Miramar, FL. This part-time role includes benefits and daytime schedule.

The candidate will evaluate, re-evaluate, and implement a plan of care, collaborate across disciplines, and document progress per department standards. license, BLS, and pediatric experience are preferred. The position emphasizes evidence-based care and ongoing CEUs for clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• American Heart Association BLS - active
• Florida Professional Physical Therapist license - active
• Level II fingerprinting background and Good Moral Character Affidavit initiated within 15 days and finalized within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings related to patient care.
• Maintains productivity standards and documents accordingly.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges per department standards.
• Maintains communication with patient and family regarding progress and home programs.
• Develops a care plan outlining deficits, restrictions, context, and measurable goals.
• Initiates discharge planning at evaluation based on potential and progress.
• Provides evidence-based practice documentation and peer review as required.
• Maintains ongoing CEUs to sustain licensure and clinical excellence.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Communication

Confidentiality

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Problem solving

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

APTA membership preferred

FAPTA membership preferred

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist - Miramar (Part Time w/ Benefits, Days) (301781)

Job Description

Physical Therapist - Miramar (Part Time w/ Benefits, Days) - 301781

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.
• 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.