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Posted: 17-Aug-24
Location: Miami, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Description
Job Summary
The Motion Analysis Specialist in the Gait Lab is responsible for performing detailed motion analysis of patients with various gait and movement disorders. Works with advanced motion capture technology, analyzing gait patterns, and providing comprehensive reports to support clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. Also facilitates the measuring clinical metrics, core measures, functional / quality of life surveys, perception of care, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Lastly, works on special projects as assigned.
Job Specific Duties
- Partners with Dyad Physician Leaders and is aligned with the Brain and Orthopedic Leadership Team.
- In support of leadership goals and objectives, works independently on complex projects, contributes to, and/or oversees projects/processes, and makes recommendations to update processes and systems to enhance the performance of the department in the specialized practice of neuro motor and cerebral palsy disease-based programs.
- Shows evidence of internal and/or external leadership as an SME with documentation of implemented outcome in process/program within area of expertise.
- Demonstrates evidence of internal and/or external collaboration (i.e., inclusive but not limited to consultations to physicians and other members of the patient care team from other departments/disciplines) with documentation of implemented outcome in process/program.
- Assists leaders with the facilitation and coordination of in-services (within department and/or across service line) specific to evidenced-informed practices/literature review with a focus on clinical expertise.
- Demonstrates knowledge translation of evidence-informed practice through student education and supervision in the area of expertise.
- Participates in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary meetings and other related meetings that pertain to the care of specific patients.
- Records daily patient documentation, statistics, and charges accurately and in a timely manner as determined by meeting departmental standards.
- Ensures documentation reflects evidence-informed practices in area of expertise (minimum of 3 unique medical record chart reviewed).
- Accountable to improve access to care for the patients we serve.
- Conducts and interprets evaluations based on patient's medical concerns, developmental age, diagnosis, and prognosis. Provides recommendations based on findings.
- Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient, caregiver(s), and others regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Develops a plan of care outlining area of deficit, activity restrictions, context and assistance needed, and ensures 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 when benefit of therapy is reached.
- Follows TRAAC and initiates, documents & prepares the patient/family for discharge at the time of the evaluation based on maximum potential and/or when benefit of therapy is reached.
- Completes at least 1 in-service specific to evidence-informed practices/literature review with a focus in area of clinical expertise.
- Completes at least 1 department wide (multi-center) knowledge translation activity specific to evidence-informed practices/literature review with a focus in area of clinical expertise (Examples: in-service, Journal Club, etc.).
- Completes at least 1 peer review (case study presentation) incorporating evidence-informed practices into their treatment plan, with a focus in area of clinical expertise.
- Maintains at least 50% or more hours of CEU transcript in area of expertise.
- Collaborates with physician and critical stakeholders on creating clinical metrics and quality of life functional outcomes to reflect performance of the Cerebral Palsy & Neuromotor Program.
- Participates in special projects as assigned promoting the program's growth, efficiency, and operations.
- Collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team consistent with top centers best practices.
- Collaborates with leadership to set and ensure compliance with Cerebral Palsy & Neuromotor Program metrics and scorecard.
- Supportive and engaged with COE presentations, publications, and talks.
- Using software compatible with NCHS computer technology, leads/develops/collaborates in programs for processing, storage and retrieval of data.
- Coordinates with Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC)/team as needed for assigned to research or quality assurance projects.
- Collaborates with outside institutions on multi-center research projects as needed or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Physical Therapy, or a related field
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 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
- 8 years of pediatric clinical experience (or) 7 years of pediatric clinical experience plus 1 year board certification in a relevant specialty area
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Florida Professional Physical Therapist license highly preferred.
- Pediatric Board Certification (in relevant specialty area) and/or Doctoral degree preferred.
- Current APTA membership preferred.
- Previous participation in research, program development, or teaching appointments.
- Previous experience in a clinical gait lab or motion analysis setting is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in motion capture systems (e.g., Vicon, Qualisys), data analysis software (e.g., Visual3D, MATLAB), and force plate technology.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Job :
Rehab/Therapy
Primary Location :
Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus
Department :
BRAIN INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION-2100-714030
Job Status
:Full Time