Physical Therapist - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Brief Description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Physical Therapist MJH

Job Summary

Evaluates and implements physical therapy treatment plans to patients with physical impairments related to the musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary system, and other conditions that may impact physical function. Physical therapy works to restore and/or maintain the patient’s function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed skilled physical therapy interventions. Collaborates with physician, family members and other members of the healthcare team. Provides training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals.

Essential Job Functions

Completes a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation and plan of care
Develops a comprehensive treatment plan with goals that align with identified impairments for each participant to maximize potential
Begins discharge planning on evaluation and involves the patient, family and/or caregiver in establishing goals for rehabilitation and discharge planning, as evidenced in the documentation
Reviews patient’s status at regular intervals and changes the treatment program as necessary
Participates in and provides in-service education to facilities, supportive staff, students, and the community
Attends both departmental and IDT (interdisciplinary team) meetings
Establishes a cooperative working relationship between the IDT, rehab team and members of the medical community
Supervises and trains support personnel
Documentation aligns with best practice standards and is accurate and timely
Identifies potential problem situations, intervenes appropriately, and communicates such events to supervisor
Performs related non-clinical services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department, and adjusts schedule as required
Demonstrates willingness to work across clinical service lines, including inpatient, outpatient, and PACE as needed

Job Requirements

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Experience

One year experience in physical therapy and experience working with the geriatric population preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Florida licensed physical therapist
BLS certified

Abilities Required

Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body mechanics and body substance precautions to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapist
Effective written and oral communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Good problem solving and clinical judgment skills
Demonstrate ability to take initiative, be adaptable and work well independently
Be well organized, flexible, dependable, and punctual
Ability to work well with staff, individuals, and participants of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office, Excel)