Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist \- Midtown (Full time, Days) **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 patient's 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. **Qualifications** **Minimum Job Requirements** * Bachelor's 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 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.