Physical Therapist I
Company: Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist I- Peds Developmental, $3,750 Sign on Bonus,
PT-Days, JDC-Coral Springs: Outpatient Thrpy-Coral Springs -
Hollywood, FL ---- Summary:Evaluates and treats patient populations
for physical therapy needs. -- Detailed responsibilities:---
Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's
condition.--- Designs and implements a plan of care which is
appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments,
and involves the patient/family.--- Educates and counsels patients
and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides
information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive
equipment and support resources.--- Supervises activities of
physical therapy assistants, students and other support
personnel.--- Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from
therapy services. Competencies and skills:Essential:--- STANDARDS
OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of
communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a
commitment to professional and ethical conduct. --- CUSTOMER
SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly
addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving
concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to
build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.---
ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific
assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for
own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts
constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the
accomplishment of team and organizational goals.--- RESPONDING TO
CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive
manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction
calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job
responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.--- DOCUMENTATION:
Provides written/electronic record of details of patient care as
appropriate to position, certification and skills. --- EFFECTIVE
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with various audiences
using the most appropriate method for the situation. --- PROBLEM
SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve
problems. --- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient
and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and
internal customers"--- CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS: Applies
knowledge of clinical standards, policies, and procedures relevant
to function and organization. -- -- Education:Essential:---
Bachelors -- Education specialization:Essential:--- Physical
Therapy Credentials:Essential:--- BLS Certification--- Physical
Therapist License - FL Education equivalent
experience:Essential:--- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from
and accredited Physical Therapy program.
-- Other 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 experience
required. -- -- Working conditions:Essential:--- Bending and
Stooping------ 80.00%--- Climbing------ 40.00%--- Keyboard
Entry------ 80.00%--- Kneeling------ 60.00%--- Lifting/Carrying
Patients 35 Pounds or Greater------ 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Lifting or Carrying > 75
lbs Non-Patient------ 40.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs
Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs
Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs
Non-Patient------ 80.00%--- Reaching------ 80.00%--- Repetitive
Movement Foot/Leg------ 80.00%--- Repetitive Movement
Hand/Arm------ 80.00%--- Running------ 40.00%--- Sitting------
80.00%--- Squatting------ 80.00%--- Standing------ 80.00%---
Walking------ 80.00%--- Audible Speech------ 80.00%--- Hearing
Acuity------ 80.00%--- Smelling Acuity------ 40.00%--- Depth
Perception------ 80.00%--- Distinguish Color------ 80.00%--- Seeing
- Far------ 80.00%--- Seeing - Near------ 80.00%--- Bio hazardous
Waste------ 60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Respiratory------
60.00%--- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion------ 60.00%---
Blood and/or Bodily Fluids------ 80.00%--- Communicable Diseases
and/or Pathogens------ 80.00%--- Cytotoxic Chemicals------
60.00%--- Dust------ 80.00%--- Gas/Vapors/Fumes------ 60.00%---
Hazardous Chemicals------ 60.00%--- Hazardous Medication------
60.00%--- Latex------ 80.00%--- Computer Monitor------ 80.00%---
Domestic Animals------ 60.00%--- Fire Risk------ 40.00%--- Heating
Devices------ 60.00%--- Magnetic Fields------ 40.00%--- Moving
Mechanical Parts------ 80.00%--- Needles/Sharp Objects------
60.00%--- Wet or Slippery Surfaces------ 60.00% ---- --
Organizational Profile:Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is a 226
bed free-standing children's hospital in Hollywood, Broward County,
Florida located near Fort Lauderdale. The hospital is currently
undergoing a 4-story vertical expansion to double the number of
floors and to continue to meet its commitment to providing the
highest quality and safest care for children in the region.
JDCH is one of 6 hospitals that are part of Memorial Healthcare
System, the 3rd largest public health system in the country.
Memorial delivers nearly 14,000 babies per year in 3 hospitals and
has 132 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - both level 2 and 3
(the state of Florida does not yet have a separate designation for
level 4 care). JDCH has robust high-risk and congenital programs
including a US News and World Report ranked pediatric Cardiology
and Heart Surgery Program, one of only two active programs in the
state that does heart transplants. Joe DiMaggio Children's
Hospital's Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine program is also ranked
by US News and World Report as number one in Florida and is one of
the largest programs in the southeastern United States. JDCH also
has robust Neurosciences, Hematology/Oncology and other specialized
surgical programs (approximately 10,000 surgeries per year). They
also have the area's largest pediatric and neonatal transport team,
which also does mobile ECMO. JDCH serves over 375,000 children per
year from around the state. Approximately 100,000 children are
cared for in our 3 emergency rooms across the county per year.
JDCH's services continue to grow with the opening of the new
specialty center/ambulatory surgery center in Palm Beach County in
2018 and a new ambulatory pavilion in Miramar, near Miami-Dade
County which will open in 2021.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital offers resources for academic
pursuits, spanning from clinical research to basic science
investigation via affiliations with nearby universities and through
its Pediatric Institute for Discovery and Innovation (PIDI). Joe
DiMaggio Children's Hospital has an established pediatric residency
program and deep relationships with other hospital providers and
universities.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital combines leading-edge clinical
excellence with a child- and family-friendly environment that
emphasizes the Power of Play. Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services - delivered
with kindness, dedication and compassion.
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.
Keywords: Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital, Hollywood , Physical Therapist I, Healthcare , Hollywood, Florida
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