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Physical Therapist - Miami Lakes (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

#Rehabilitation #BLS #Healthcare #Physical Therapy #Pediatrics #Evidence-Based Practice #Patient Evaluation #Plan Of Care #Clinical Competencies #APTA #Florida Professional Physical Therapist License #FAPTA

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 27 days ago

Location (3)

Miami, Florida

Locations

3 listed locations

Miami, FloridaMiami Lakes, FloridaFlorida

Quick overview

Responsible for evaluating patients and implementing evidence-based plans of care to improve functional outcomes. Duties include maintaining productivity standards, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Florida Professional Physical Therapist license. Preference is given to candidates with a Master's or Doctoral degree and at least 2 years of pediatric experience.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeProblem SolvingPlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient CommunicationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPediatric TherapyAnalytical AbilityPatient EvaluationEvidence-Based PracticeClinical Instruction

Job 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.

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.

Physical Therapist - Miami Lakes (Full Time, Days)

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