Physical Therapist 1, Full Time, 8am to 4:30pm

Jackson North Medical Center
Department: Physical Therapy
Address: 160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169
Shift details: Full Time, 8am to 4:30pm
Summary
Physical Therapist 1 is professional work in administering physical therapy treatments in a rehabilitation department. Physical Therapists 1 are responsible for performing a full range of physical therapy treatments, following physician prescriptions and combining professional therapeutical skill with knowledge of fundamental theory and objectives of rehabilitation. Employees in this classification develop therapy treatment plans, evaluate patient progress, decide on treatment modifications, and prepare analytical progress notes. Incumbents are assigned to exercise modality areas, clinics and hospital wards, treating patients with a wide variety of disabilities. An additional responsibility is for the training of Physical Therapy Aides. Work is performed in accordance with recognized professional principles and techniques, and professional judgment is required in development and modification of treatment plans and evaluation of patient progress.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats each patient according to their specific needs considering diagnosis, age, functional status, and previous medical history. Establishes and implements an effective physical therapy treatment plan of care and modifies plan as patient status changes. Documents patient evaluation, daily progress notes, patient care plans, weekly progress notes in the medical chart, on appropriate forms in established time frame. Completes daily charge vouchers for assigned patients by the end of each workday. Participates as an active rehabilitation team member, attending rounds and family conferences interacting and reporting in a professional, organized manner and working as part of the team. Accurately measures patients, orders and performs check-out of wheelchairs and other physical therapy equipment for patient use in a timely and cost-conscious manner acknowledging future growth and/or physical changes. Prepares and instructs patients in written home physical therapy programs. Develops age-specific patient education materials and/or classes for patients and staff as required. Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of therapeutic equipment. Develops and maintains Management by Objectives with the appropriate leaders. Updates them yearly, and reviews progress with appropriate leaders on a quarterly basis. Attends and participates in unit, department and mandatory Rehabilitation Center and hospital in-services to ensure appropriate understanding and knowledge of policies and procedures related to all patient and employee safety issues.

• ability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Performs additional advanced job duties, as outlined in the Rehab Clinical Ladder, which must be pre-approved and determined by the Rehab Committee.

Experience
Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completion of a required internship program are required.

Skill
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

• vision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

• vision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).