Job Description - Physical Therapist - Midtown Outpatient Ctr. (Full Time, Day shift) (27889) Physical Therapist - Midtown Outpatient Ctr. (Full Time, Day shift) -27889
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Job Summary
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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.
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Job Specific Duties
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- 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.
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Minimum Job Requirements
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- 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
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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- 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.
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: Rehab/Therapy : Florida-Miami-Mid-Town Miami : MIDTOWN OP CTR-PT-2100-581728 Job Status: Full Time | |
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