Responsible for the evaluation, re-evaluation, development and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures and preferred practice patterns.
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
CPR BLS - American Heart Association - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Physical Therapist - State of Florida license or Provisional Florida license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
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
Evaluates and re-evaluates patients utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and tests at appropriate intervals, changing treatment program as indicated.
Implements patient treatment as scheduled and applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
Incorporates parent education into plan of care and treatment sessions.
Initiates discharge planning at the time of the evaluation considering medical, social, financial and personal issues of the patient/family.
Prepares patient/family for discharge when maximum potential or benefit of therapy is reached.
Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Director of 75% of worked hours. Makes productive use of schedule void times.
Maintains clean, neat, safe and organized working and treatment areas.
May supervise Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides and others according to experience (i.e: interns/ students).
Records patient's documentation and daily charges accurately and in a timely fashion as determined by meeting departmental standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1-2 years of experience preferred.
Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
APTA and FAPTA memberships highly recommended.
Pediatric Internship preferred.
Flexible work schedule to include Saturdays.
Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians and other health care 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.
(EOE DFW)
6/2020
Job :
Rehab/Therapy
Primary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is the region’s only healthcare system exclusively for children. In addition to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and a growing number of outpatient centers located throughout the tri-county area, the health system includes Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm; Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists, a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary; a management services organization, and an ambulatory surgery center. Our vision is to be where the children are. Ultimately, this means being there through all stages of health and life, both physically and emotionally. To be a trusted partner to children and their families, not only in times of illness, but throughout their life journey. Our mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child.
NYSSOS serves the interests of New York orthopaedists and their patients by helping to create an optimal practice environment in which to provide quality and efficacious orthopaedic care.
Contacts
info@nyssos.org
1-518-439-0000
Address: PO Box 38004, Albany, NY 12203
