Career Center

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy program.
• S tate of Florida licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment .
• CPR BLS - American Heart Association - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Level II Finger printing background and Good Moral Character Affidavit must be initiated within 15 days of hire date and finalized within 90 days of hire date
• 1-3 years of experience in orthopedics or sports medicine with a minimum of 1 of those years with the adolescent and/or teenage population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes evaluation and re-evaluation using evidence based guidelines, identifies functional deficits, and skilled interventions based on deficits.
• Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
• Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context, assistance needed, functional, realistic, and measurable treatment goals and/or status of ongoing goals.
• Recommends and provides treatments based upon medical, clinical, functional, and observational findings.
• Initiates, documents, and prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential or benefit of therapy is reached.
• Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Leaders
• Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, and other according to experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Masters or Doctoral degree preferred
• APTA and FPTA memberships preferred.
• Pediatric and/or orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, parents/guardians, and other health care professionals in all work related situations.
• Current in standards of practice in youth orthopedics and sports medicine.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to problem-solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and rehabilitation professionals.

(EOE DFW)

6/2020