Physical Therapist - Pelvic Rehab - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MHM

Physical Therapist

Location: Miramar, Florida

Memorial 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.

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.

Responsibilities

Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources. Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family. Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DOCUMENTATION, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Accredited 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 Information

Complexity 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 Requirements

Bending 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%

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%

Shift: Evenings

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email View email address on click.appcast.io