Physical Therapist - Per Diem

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 59,099 - 84,171; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

401k eligibility for part-time positions

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Per Diem position. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and promoting quality improvement.

The ideal candidate must hold a valid state PT license and Certified BLS. With competitive compensation at $52.00 per hour and a signing bonus of $7,500, this is a great opportunity to join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific needs.
• Participating in discharge planning.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient response to treatment.
• Completing documentation according to department policies.
• Participating in continuing education seminars.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Treatment Planning

Supervision

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Gainesville. Affiliation with Select Medical.

Position

Position: Physical Therapist

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $52.00 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $7,500

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient\'s response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.