Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistMemorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.SummaryEvaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.ResponsibilitiesAttains and applies advanced knowledge, competencies, and training. Actively participates in discipline specific professional associations. Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Leads performance improvement initiatives. Develops and presents educational programs for peers, other disciplines, and the community. Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel. Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family. Functions as mentor, role model and resource for clinical skills, professional growth, patient advocacy and community service.CompetenciesACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification RequirementsAccredited Program: Physical Therapy (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Physical Therapist License (PT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)Additional Job InformationComplexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.Working Conditions and Physical RequirementsBending and Stooping = 80%Climbing = 40%Keyboard Entry = 80%Kneeling = 60%Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%Reaching = 80%Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%Running = 40%Sitting = 80%Squatting = 80%Standing = 80%Walking = 80%Audible Speech = 80%Hearing Acuity = 80%Smelling Acuity = 40%Taste Discrimination = 0%Depth Perception = 80%Distinguish Color = 80%Seeing - Far = 80%Seeing - Near = 80%Bio hazardous Waste = 60%Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%Asbestos = 0%Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%Dust = 80%Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%Hazardous Chemicals = 60%Hazardous Medication = 60%Latex = 80%Computer Monitor = 80%Domestic Animals = 60%Fire Risk = 40%Hazardous Noise = 0%Heating Devices = 60%Hypoxia = 0%Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%Magnetic Fields = 40%Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%Potential Electric Shock = 0%Potential for Physical Assault = 0%Radiation = 0%Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%Unprotected Heights = 0%Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%