Physical Therapist - U18 Sports Pediatrics - FT - Days - $15K Sign on Bonus - Coral Springs - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare System•Coral Springs, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s U18 Sports Medicine therapy program serves pediatric and adolescent patients with sports injuries and prevention needs. The program provides individualized, one-on-one care through experienced orthopedic and sports-certified physical therapists at outpatient locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients’ physical therapy needs and develops and implements appropriate plans of care in collaboration with patients and families. The role also involves documenting assessments, educating patients and families, coordinating discharge, recommending adaptive equipment and support resources, and supervising physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. The position is based in Coral Springs, Florida, and works day shifts. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Physical Therapist license issued by the State of Florida.
Current BLS credential from an accepted provider or credentialing pathway, including American Heart Association, Red Cross, or the listed Grace employee grace period options.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
No prior work experience is required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patient populations for physical therapy needs.
Plan or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
Provide information regarding the appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and support resources.
Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
Design and implement a plan of care appropriate to identified issues and required treatment frequency, involving the patient and family.