Physical Therapist I, Staff Relief

Company: Memorial Hospital Miramar
Location: Miramar
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Physical Therapist I, Staff Relief - Flex, MHM: Outpatient Rehabilitation - Miramar, 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--- BLS American Heart E-Card Education equivalent experience:Essential:--- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an 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 prior work 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: When the City of Miramar was founded back in 1955, fewer than 200 people lived there. Today, it's home to 200,000 residents who can call upon Memorial Hospital Miramar when they need outstanding compassionate care. With 178 beds, Memorial Hospital Miramar includes 162 acute-care beds, a 16-bed Level II NICU, and The Family Birthplace, which has welcomed nearly 30,000 babies into the world since the hospital opened in 2005. Services also include: --- Cardiac Telemetry Unit --- Imaging Services --- Intensive Care --- Women's Services --- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments --- Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Pediatric Therapy Services --- [U18] Sports Medicine for athletes 18 and younger --- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute Memorial Hospital Miramar has been named by Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, and has won the Guardian of Excellence Award from HCAHPS Press Ganey every year since 2008. 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.

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