Full-Time Physical Therapist Offsite Clinic

Jupiter Medical Center

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing a full range of therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The therapist shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program
Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Florida
American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time
Frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to work independently, making sound decisions
Detail oriented
Alert and self-motivated
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs.
Ability to carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

Providing a full range of therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards
Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion
Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality therapy services for patients in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy
Develop treatment plans
Supervise assistants and aides
Contribute to case management
Provide quality patient care
Maintain positive level of interaction with patients and co-workers
Perform other duties as assigned
Build effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization
Relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others
Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team
Foster commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments
Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow
Exercise self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manage emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; lead others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills
Interact with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations
Act in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments
Clearly state goals and beliefs; inform people of their true intentions, do what they say they will do; follow through on commitments
Support people in their efforts to try new things
Think creatively, generate novel and valuable ideas and use these ideas to develop new or improved processes
Accept new ways of doing things and adapts to change
Speak and write clearly, convey information in a concise, organized, and logical manner
Tailor the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience
Listen attentively and exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization
Treat all people with dignity and respect
Demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics
Challenge bias and intolerance
Develop all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication
Show respect for the beliefs of others; encourage and promote practices that support cultural diversity; discourage behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds