Physical Therapist I: Outpatient Rehabilitation

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

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: Memorial Hospital West opened in 1992 with 100 beds to serve the growing population of western Broward. Today, the hospital has 384 beds and is one of the busiest and most technologically advanced in the region. Memorial Hospital West's many respected specialty programs include: --- Medical and Surgical Services --- Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments --- Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute --- Memorial Cancer Institute --- Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, including Broward County's first adult inpatient autologous transplant unit --- Memorial Neuroscience Institute --- Memorial Rehabilitation Institute --- Bariatric/Weight-Loss Surgery Program --- The Family Birthplace --- Women's Services Truven Health Analytics and Modern Healthcare magazine named Memorial Hospital West one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in 2013 and 2014 - and the hospital has been consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" Ranking for Patient Safety. 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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