OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PRN Outpatient Lymphedema Clinic

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and implement treatment programs for patients. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. Candidates should possess a Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Florida PT License.

Qualifications

• Florida PT or OT License required.
• BLS Certification is necessary.
• One year of clinical experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and treatments of assigned patients.
• Accurately perform documentation on evaluations and treatment sessions.
• Perform screenings for appropriate patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Improvement

Pain Relief

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Assessment Tools

Job description

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 is dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems, and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Summary

Position Highlights:

• Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Restores and maintains function, improves mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or limits permanent disabilities.
• Provides care for inpatient and/or outpatient caseloads. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient.
• Opportunities to contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns, and execution of departmental education efforts, which will contribute to advancement in a clinical ladder.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Florida PT or OT License
• One or more years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital

Responsibilities:

• Complete evaluations and treatments of assigned patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice, including selecting assessment tools, tests, measures, goal setting, etc.
• Accurately perform documentation on each evaluation and treatment session within the electronic medical record and accurately document billing charges.
• Perform screenings for appropriate patients (may include lymphedema, fall risks, need for rehab).

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
• Florida PT or OT License; temporary license accepted, but must pass licensing exam within 90 days of hire to continue employment.
• BLS Certification
• One year of clinical experience in an acute care hospital preferred (experience during PT school will be accepted).