Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem - Days - MRH

physical therapist

location: hollywood, florida

memorial rehabilitation institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at memorial regional hospital south, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at memorial manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through joe dimaggio children's hospital.

summary: do you have a passion for acute care? Are you looking for a dynamic, fast-paced environment to foster your clinical & professional growth? The memorial regional acute care team values the clinical contributions of our therapists in the care of adults with a variety of medical complexities- 863 bed, level i trauma center- flexible start times- enjoy the experience of providing services at the highest level of acute care by treating ecmo, vad, transplant and level i multi-trauma patients.

- expand your knowledge and earn unlimited ceus with your free subscription to medbridge & monthly rehab lecture series- clinical ladder- leadership support - clinical bedside support of discipline specific supervisors,- robust mentoring & onboarding program- regular clinical rotations- autonomy to bring evidence- based practices to the forefront & help to implement change- endless opportunities to participate in community events & give back to those we serve- mrh has 4 publications in 4 different journals & received the gage award for quality from america's essential hospitals- pts have the opportunity to develop wound care skills if interested

responsibilities: educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Provides information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel. Designs and implements a plan of care which is appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involves the patient and family.

competencies: accountability, clinical policies and standards, customer service, documentation, effective communication, patient and family centered care, problem solving, responding to change, standards of behavior

education and certification requirements: accredited program: physical therapy (required) bls cert american  ecard (bls aha) - american heart association (american heart), physical therapist license (pt license) - state of florida (fl)

additional job 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 prior work experience required.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• bending and stooping = 80%
• climbing = 40%
• keyboard entry = 80%
• kneeling = 60%
• lifting/carrying patients 35 pounds or greater = 80%
• lifting or carrying 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 80%
• lifting or carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs non-patient = 80%
• lifting or carrying > 75 lbs non-patient = 40%
• pushing or pulling 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 80%
• pushing or pulling 26 - 75 lbs non-patient = 80%
• pushing or pulling > 75 lbs non-patient = 80%
• reaching = 80%
• repetitive movement foot/leg = 80%
• repetitive movement hand/arm = 80%
• running = 40%
• sitting = 80%
• squatting = 80%
• standing = 80%
• walking = 80%
• audible speech = 80%
• hearing acuity = 80%
• smelling acuity = 40%
• taste discrimination = 0%
• depth perception = 80%
• distinguish color = 80%
• seeing - far = 80%
• seeing - near = 80%
• bio hazardous waste = 60%
• biological hazards - respiratory = 60%
• biological hazards - skin or ingestion = 60%
• blood and/or bodily fluids = 80%
• communicable diseases and/or pathogens = 80%
• asbestos = 0%
• cytotoxic chemicals = 60%
• dust = 80%
• gas/vapors/fumes = 60%
• hazardous chemicals = 60%
• hazardous medication = 60%
• latex = 80%
• computer monitor = 80%
• domestic animals = 60%
• fire risk = 40%
• hazardous…