Physical Therapist - Pediatric Per Diem
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides a full range of therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, in a team environment and in keeping with professional qualifications, practices, and ethical standards. With minimal supervision, the therapist delivers high-quality physical therapy services, develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care. The role also contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement, while maintaining positive interactions with patients and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned. The position calls for effective collaboration, peer support, teamwork, emotional intelligence, integrity, adaptability, clear communication, and respect for diversity and inclusion. Annual requirements include Joint Commission-mandated education, in-service and health requirements, attendance at new employee orientation, participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licenses and certifications.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Florida.
- American Heart Association BLS certification for Health Care Providers.
- Meet the stated physical requirements, including prolonged standing or sitting, gripping and pinching, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, and carrying.
- Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, new employee orientation, and TB/PPD Surveillance Program requirements.
- Maintain required professional licensing and certifications.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and a full range of physical therapy services.
- Implement high-quality therapy services with minimal supervision, following physical therapy principles and practices.
- Supervise assistants and aides.
- Contribute to case management.
- Contribute to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement.
- Maintain positive interactions with patients and coworkers.
- Complete required annual education, in-service and health requirements, new employee orientation, and TB/PPD surveillance.
- Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
