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PediaStaff Inc. - Hospital / Clinic Division
Hospital Based Physical Therapist - PT
Job Location: North Miami, FL
IT’S ALL ABOUT CHOICES...
We know that you count on us for pediatric openings, but we also understand that many of you wish to be aware of all of your CHOICES on both the pediatric and adult side. With this in mind, we have networked with a select group of affiliates with adult population, permanent placement opportunities. In that spirit, we present to you this adult population job opportunity:
Physical Therapist for an opportunity to work in SE Florida located on the Intracoastal Waterway in northeast Miami-Dade County. Two of South Florida's major airports and two of the largest and most popular seaports in the world are within easy reach. The city is an upscale residential community and home to some of South Florida's best shopping, restaurants and schools. The South Florida lifestyle offers a superb year-round climate for outdoor enjoyment. South Florida residents can look forward to an international flavor in an urban setting or the quiet solitude of rural areas just minutes from home. We are the gateway to cruising the Caribbean or far off ports, and the excitement of theme parks in Central Florida is only a few hours away. South Florida offers trendy clubs, extravagant shopping (both chic and discount!), superb dining, cultural abundance, unlimited professional sporting events, sun, sea and moonlit nights. Whether you enjoy craft fairs and church bazaars or rock concerts and celebrities, you will find it all here.
This facility was recently recognized as recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Health Grades. Hospitals that receive the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence are those hospitals that place among the top 5 percent nationally when all 27 ratings are aggregated into a comprehensive score. Of the nearly 5,000 hospitals studied, this Hospital and Medical Center placed among the top 5%.
Description: In accordance with physicians orders, the Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out Physical Therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function and to minimize disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired disabilities. Position tasks and responsibilities include:
Plans and uses therapies involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals. Integrates physical therapy treatments with other aspects of patient care. Assists patients reach their maximal reasonably levels of function and to cope with their limitations.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families. Participates in patient discharge planning. Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Job Qualifications include: Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy, B.S. in Physical Therapy. State licensure as a Physical Therapist. Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider. Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please e-mail or fax your resume TOLL-FREE to:
Toll-Free Fax: 866-733-4278
PediaStaff Inc. - Hospital / Clinic Division
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