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

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); In loco; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UF Health in Florida seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to examine and evaluate patients, developing effective treatment plans and measuring progress toward optimal outcomes.

The role involves selecting and adapting interventions, educating patients, documenting care for insurance compliance, supervising PT assistants, and contributing to department goals while mentoring students.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Preferred master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current Florida Physical Therapy license and BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Less than one year of clinical experience; home-based rehabilitation experience preferred.
• AHCA background check and MVR background check required.

Mansioni

• Conduct physical therapy examinations and evaluations; establish prognosis and plans of care.
• Modify treatment interventions and educate patients to guide progress.
• Document and code services; ensure compliance with guidelines and insurance requirements.
• Engage in professional development activities and mentorship.
• Supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Techs as appropriate; support department goals.

Conoscenze

PT theory

Communication

Problem solving

Treatment planning

Clinical assessment

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• Level 2 AHCA Background Check (Home Care only) https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
  Motor Vehicles Record (MVR) Background Check (Home Care only)