Physical Therapist – Midtown Outpatient Center (Part Time, Days) (Healthcare) 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.
Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy CPR BLS -American Heart Association – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Florida Professional Physical Therapist license – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Level II Background Check – Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Rehabilitative Services Director.
Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges according to departmental standards.
Develops a Plan of Care outlining area of deficit, target activity, context, assistance needed, functional, realistic, and measurable goal(s), and/or status ongoing goal(s).
Recommends and provides treatment based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
Follows TRAAC.
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.
Continually documents active education with the patient, parents, and others concerned, regarding progress, problems, home programs, & other issues related to the therapeutic process.
Maintains ongoing continuing education to maintain professional licensure and clinical excellence.
Supervises Assistants, Rehabilitation Aides, and others (i.e., interns/students) according to experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Masters or Doctoral degree preferred APTA and FAPTA memberships highly recommended Pediatric Internship highly preferred.
2 years minimum of pediatric experience preferred.
Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians and other health care 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 patient’s 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.
(EOE DFW) Updated 7-2-2015