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Physical Therapist Miami Lakes (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's

Job Location:

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Florida Professional Physical Therapist license - maintain active and in good standing throughout employement
Level II 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

Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
APTA and FAPTA memberships preferred.
Pediatric Internship preferred.
2 years minimum of pediatric experience preferred.
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.

Job Summary

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

Job Specific Duties

Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
Maintains and documents productivity standards set by leaders.
Records daily patient documentation statistics and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
Ensures documentation reflects evidence based practices.
Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patients medical concerns developmental age diagnosis and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient caregiver(s) and others regarding progress problems home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit activity restrictions context and assistance needed and ensures functional realistic and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical clinical functional and observational findings.
Initiates documents and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or when benefit of therapy is reached.
Follows TRAAC and initiates documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
Provides proof of at least 1 in-service specific to evidenced-based practices/literature review.
Provides proof of at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidenced-based practices into their treatment plan.
Maintains ongoing CEUs to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.