Rehab Therapist - Pelvic Health Cert Level 2

Rehab Therapist Specialist

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy School.

Experience / Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy in the State of Florida
• American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers
• Pelvic Health Certification
• Previous experience or clinical rotations in treating Pelvic patients in an Outpatient setting preferred
• Two years of experience preferred

Position Summary

The Rehab Therapist Specialist will deliver safe and competent therapy as ordered by a physician. Plans, organizes, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients with pelvic floor dysfunctions including chronic pelvic pain, myofascial pain syndrome, and bowel and bladder incontinence.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality therapy services for patients in accordance with the principals and practices of physical/occupational therapy.
• Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.
• Maintains positive level of interaction with patients and co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation

Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Thinks creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively

Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis.
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).