Location :
Pembroke Pines, 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.
Summary :
Seeking candidate with Pediatric experience-Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides physical therapy services.
Responsibilities :
preference experience with pediatrics and aquatics. mentoring provided.
work hours from 11 : 00 am to 7 : 30 pm; Monday through Friday. One Saturday per month
Communicates patient status and recommendations to care team.
May assume responsibility for student supervision.
Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities. Seeks consultation as necessary.
Educates the patient and family / caregiver about patient deficits. Provides information regarding appropriate selection / use of adaptive equipment and community resource programs.
Assists with patient discharge planning.
Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan. Regularly communicates patient progress and recommends possible goal revisions to the physical therapist.
Documents services provided and patient response / progress.
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 (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Physical Therapy Assistant License (PTA LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information :
Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication 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.
Other Information : Additional Education Info : Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
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%
- 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%
- Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
- 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 : Days
Days
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.
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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 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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