Physical Therapist - Outpatient - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - MHW

About the role

The Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides specialized care for complex conditions such as multiple trauma, stroke, and brain injury, along with physical and speech therapy. Services are provided at Memorial Regional Hospital South, outpatient locations, Memorial Manor, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patient populations for physical therapy needs.
• Plans or assists with patient discharge from therapy services.
• 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.
• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Designs and implements a plan of care appropriate to issues identified, required frequency of treatments, and involving 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 American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• 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%
• Distinguishing 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 Noise: 0%
• Heating Devices: 60%
• Hypoxia: 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights: 0%
• Magnetic Fields: 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Potential Electric Shock: 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 0%
• Radiation: 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights: 0%
• Unprotected Heights: 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 60%

Shift Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists, and military spouses (including widows and widowers).