Physical Therapist Resident (Full Time, Days)

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

Responsible for the evaluation re-evaluation development and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures and preferred practice patterns.

Job Specific Duties

Develops individual patient treatment plans; identifying appropriate and realistic treatment goals.
Evaluates and re-evaluates patients utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and tests at appropriate intervals changing treatment program as indicated.
Implements patient treatment as scheduled and applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
Incorporates parent education into plan of care and treatment sessions.
Initiates discharge planning at the time of the evaluation considering medical social financial and personal issues of the patient/family.
Prepares patient/family for discharge when maximum potential or benefit of therapy is reached. Maintains active communication with the patient caregiver(s) and others regarding progress problems home programs and issues related to the therapeutic process.
Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Director of 75% of worked hours. Makes productive use of schedule void times.
Maintains clean neat safe and organized working and treatment areas.
May supervise Assistants Rehabilitation Aides and others according to experience (i.e: interns/ students).
Records patients documentation and daily charges accurately and in a timely fashion as determined by meeting departmental standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree Physical Therapist (Required)
PT - Physical Therapist State of Florida license or Provisional Florida license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
BACKGRD - Level II Background Check finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1-2 years of experience preferred.
Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
APTA and FAPTA memberships preferred.
Pediatric Internship preferred.
Flexible work schedule to include Saturdays.
Ability to appropriately interact with patients parents/guardians and healthcare professionals in all work related situations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Analytical ability.
At least 2 years of experience necessary to treat infants (0-15 months) independently as determined by meeting departmental clinical competencies established for physical therapy.
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families and co-workers.
Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patients response to care.
Ability to interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Serve as clinical instructor for students assigned by CCCE after 2 years of clinical experience.

Required Experience:

Job SummaryResponsible for the evaluation re-evaluation development and implementation of a plan of care in accordance with the departmental policies and procedures and preferred practice patterns.Job Specific DutiesDevelops individual patient treatment plans; identifying appropriate and realistic t...

Develops individual patient treatment plans; identifying appropriate and realistic treatment goals.
Evaluates and re-evaluates patients utilizing appropriate evaluation tools and tests at appropriate intervals changing treatment program as indicated.
Implements patient treatment as scheduled and applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
Incorporates parent education into plan of care and treatment sessions.
Initiates discharge planning at the time of the evaluation considering medical social financial and personal issues of the patient/family.
Prepares patient/family for discharge when maximum potential or benefit of therapy is reached. Maintains active communication with the patient caregiver(s) and others regarding progress problems home programs and issues related to the therapeutic process.
Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Director of 75% of worked hours. Makes productive use of schedule void times.
Maintains clean neat safe and organized working and treatment areas.
May supervise Assistants Rehabilitation Aides and others according to experience (i.e: interns/ students).
Records patients documentation and daily charges accurately and in a timely fashion as determined by meeting departmental standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree Physical Therapist (Required)
PT - Physical Therapist State of Florida license or Provisional Florida license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
BACKGRD - Level II Background Check finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1-2 years of experience preferred.
Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
APTA and FAPTA memberships preferred.
Pediatric Internship preferred.
Flexible work schedule to include Saturdays.
Ability to appropriately interact with patients parents/guardians and healthcare professionals in all work related situations.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Analytical ability.
At least 2 years of experience necessary to treat infants (0-15 months) independently as determined by meeting departmental clinical competencies established for physical therapy.
Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients families and co-workers.
Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patients response to care.
Ability to interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Serve as clinical instructor for students assigned by CCCE after 2 years of clinical experience.

Required Experience: