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

Memorial Healthcare•Coral Springs, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s U18 Sports Medicine therapy program serves the sports injury and prevention needs of pediatric and adolescent patients. The program provides one-on-one individualized care at four outpatient locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties, delivered by experienced orthopedic and sports-certified physical therapists. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients requiring physical therapy, develops and implements plans of care, and supports patients and families throughout treatment and discharge.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited physical therapy program.
Florida Physical Therapist license.
Current qualifying BLS credential from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or the listed employee grace-period credential.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

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