Physical Therapist | UF Health Gainesville Homecare | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gainesville is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver professional therapy services in compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy school and be licensed in Florida. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs and developing individualized care plans. Home care experience is preferred. Join our dedicated team to make a significant impact on patient health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed in the State of Florida.
• Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional therapy services compliant with state regulations.
• Apply knowledge to meet patient/client needs.
• Report to the Director of Rehab.

Skills

Professional therapy services provision

Patient/client needs assessment

Individualized care planning

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Provision of professional therapy services in compliance with the state Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and Shands HomeCare policies, procedures, and philosophy of care. The Physical Therapist is responsible to proactively apply professional knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the patient/client and facilitate the achievement of individualized, defined and measurable outcomes. This position reports to and is supported by the Director of Rehab or designee. Reporting to this position may be a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Degree.
• Licensed in the State of Florida.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver”. NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: See Minimum Education and Experience Requirements.