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Physical Therapist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Miami Jewish Health, Miami, FL, United States


Subacute and Outpatient Setting
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami. We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services, including skilled (sub-acute) and outpatient. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title
Physical Therapist MJH

Job Summary
Evaluates and implements physical therapy treatment plans to patients with physical impairments related to the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary system, and other conditions that may impact physical function. Physical therapy works to restore and/or maintain the patient’s function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed skilled physical therapy interventions. Collaborates with physician, family members and other members of the healthcare team. Provides training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.

Essential Job Functions

Completes a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation and plan of care

Develops a comprehensive treatment plan with goals that align with identified impairments for each participant to maximize potential

Begins discharge planning on evaluation and involves the patient, family and/or caregiver in establishing goals for rehabilitation and discharge planning, as evidenced in the documentation

Reviews patient’s status at regular intervals and changes the treatment program as necessary

Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community

Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings

Establishes a cooperative working relationship between the IDT, rehab team and members of the medical community

Supervises and trains support personnel

Documentation aligns with best practice standards and is accurate and timely

Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to supervisor

Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department, and adjusts schedule as required

Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed

Job Requirements
Education

Master’s degree preferred

Experience

One year experience in physical therapy and experience working with the geriatric population preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Florida licensed physical therapist

BLS certified

Abilities Required

Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapist

Effective written and oral communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Good problem solving and clinical judgment skills

Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable and work well independently

Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual

Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel)

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedure

Functional Demands
Environment Work Conditions

Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Proximity to moving mechanical parts, and housekeeping/cleaning agents

Infectious Material Exposure

Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Physical Requirements

Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health and safety of those involved (employee, co-workers, caregivers, patient): lift, turn, move, position and transport patients in and out of bed, chair, bathtub, wheelchair, lift, etc.

Sedentary tasks related to job 20%

Physical tasks approximately 80%

Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimal assist transfer (defined as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds)

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly (Heavy physical demand)

Organizational Expectations

Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to

Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information

Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

Able to speak, read and write English

Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values

Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

Maintains a safe working environment

Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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