Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Per Diem - Days - MRH
About the role
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.
We are looking for passionate physical therapists to join our acute care team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that fosters clinical and 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 at an 863-bed, Level I Trauma Center.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a plan of care appropriate to identified issues, required frequency of treatments, and involving the patient and family.
- Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
- Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
- Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
- Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
- Provide information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program: Physical Therapy (Required)
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
- Physical Therapist License (State of Florida)
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 25–75 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%
- 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%
- Dust: 80%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
- Hazardous Medication: 60%
- Latex: 80%
- Computer Monitor: 80%
- Domestic Animals: 60%
- Fire Risk: 40%
- Heating Devices: 60%
- Moving Mechanical Parts: 80%
- Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%