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 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

• Florida licensed physical therapist
• BLS certified
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Proof of Insurance

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)

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts, and housekeeping/cleaning agents

Infectious Material Exposure

• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health and safety of those involved (employee, co-workers, caregivers, patient): lift, turn, move, position and transport patients in and out of bed, chair, bathtub, wheelchair, lift, etc.
• Sedentary tasks related to job 20%
• Physical tasks- approximately 80%
• Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimal assist transfer. Minimal assist transfers are defined for purpose of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds
• Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly. (Heavy physical demand)

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

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