Physical Therapist I | UF St. Johns Home Health | Part-time | Days

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to examine and evaluate patients, develop effective treatment plans, and educate patients to achieve optimal outcomes. The role measures progress, adjusts plans, documents care, and collaborates with the care team to improve function and quality of life.

Responsibilities include performing PT assessments, selecting interventions, mentoring students as a Clinical Instructor, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Experience with patient education and prognosis development is expected.
• Licensure in Florida and BLS from the American Heart Association are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy examinations and evaluations.
• Develop and update treatment plans and measures of progress.
• Document services and ensure compliance with guidelines and insurance requirements.
• Educate patients to achieve optimal outcomes and safety.
• Serve as Clinical Instructor for PT students and mentor staff.
• Support departmental goals and participate in PI activities.
• Supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Techs as needed.
• Contribute to inventory control and infection control practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Overview

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 Preferred Education: Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy

Required 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 home based rehabilitation services.

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.
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