Physical Therapist | Acute care PRN

UF Health; Florida; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UF Health Durbin Park is seeking a Physical Therapist to examine and evaluate patients, develop effective treatment plans, and educate patients for optimal outcomes. The role includes supervising PT assistants and rehab techs, and contributing to performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities include evaluating simple and complex presentations, selecting interventions, documenting services, and teaching PT students under the Clinical Education Coordinator.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred if course work aligns)
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred
• Current Florida Physical Therapy license required or eligible to obtain

Responsabilidades

• Conduct physical therapy examinations and evaluations; establish prognosis and plans of care.
• Select and modify treatment interventions; educate patients for optimal outcomes.
• Document and code services following guidelines and insurance requirements.
• Engage in departmental and organizational development activities.
• Serve as Clinical Instructor for PT students and coordinate with the Education Coordinator.
• Support department goals and contribute to productivity expectations.
• Supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Techs as appropriate.
• Represent the department at meetings and manage inventory as needed.
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines and participate in performance improvements.

Conhecimentos

PT theory

Communication

Hazard awareness

Treatment program assessment

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

UF Health Durbin Park is a 99-bed hospital.

PRN Days

The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, developing effective treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition. The Physical Therapist measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans and educates the patient to produce optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently performs physical therapy examinations and evaluations in simple and complex clinical presentations. Correctly establishes prognosis and therapy diagnoses. Establishes effective plans of care that accurately predict goal achievement, frequency and duration of care required, in simple and complex clinical presentations.
• Effectively chooses and modifies treatment interventions, including patient education to guide patient management toward successful outcomes. Utilizes the evidence for patient management strategies.
• Effectively and efficiently generates documentation and charges to justify services. Follows departmental documentation guidelines and complies with insurance requirements.
• Contributes to self, staff, departmental and organizational growth through engagement in development activities (PI, inservices, mentorship, program development, community service, committees, etc.)
• Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students. Provides excellent student teaching and mentoring experiences. Works effectively with the Clinical Education Coordinator to proactively problem solve.
• Engaged and supports the success of organizational and department goals. Demonstrates achievement in and commitment to individual goals, thereby effectively contributing to organizational/department success.
• Effectively supervises PT Assistants and Rehab Techs, as it relates to patient care.
• Meets productivity expectations for area served.
• Represents department at meetings, as requested
• Assists with inventory /supply control and conservation
• Follows infection control and safety guidelines
• Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope

Qualifications

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree. Specific course work: Physical Therapy preferred
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Florida Physical Therapy license.
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Required Experience

• Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute, outpatient, etc.)
• Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services preferred

Necessary Skills

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.
• Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
• Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of patients.
• Ability to assess and implement a treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.