Inpatient Physical Therapist – Acute Care Rehab

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to support acute-care rehabilitation across Gainesville, FL. The role involves designing and adjusting treatment plans to improve mobility, communication, swallowing, and daily activities.

The team emphasizes maximizing function while addressing cognitive and psychosocial factors of care in an acute setting. New graduates are welcome, and the position involves collaboration with a skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized care across

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida.
• Bachelor's degree or higher as designated by professional license.
• Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred, with strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Overview

UF Health Physical Therapists provide rehabilitation services in the Acute setting, working to create and customize the best course of treatment for conditions that limit a patient's ability to move, be active, communicate, swallow, and complete daily tasks and activities. Our skilled team strives to maximize physical performance, while addressing cognitive and psychosocial components of care to achieve the best functional outcomes. This setting offers an array of service areas in three locations in Gainesville, Florida.

The UF Health Heart and Vascular Hospital (HVNM): The East Tower provides care to patients in the following service areas: Cardiac (surgical and non-surgical), Vascular surgery, Thoracic surgery, Heart and Lung Transplant, Neurosurgery, and Neurology.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelors or higher as designated by professional license. New graduates welcome.

Experience

• Experience or fieldwork in the acute setting preferred. Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with others and work as a team.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida.