Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

University of Miami; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami in Miami seeks a per diem Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy and wellness services to patients with impairments or mobility challenges. You will help restore function, relieve pain, and collaborate with physicians, PT assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

The role emphasizes evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or relevant field.
• No prior experience required (entry-level).
• Valid Florida PT license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates new patients, establishes goals, and develops treatment plans.
• Documents evaluations, treatments, and interactions daily.
• Educates patients and families on medical conditions and home activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical proficiency

Adaptability

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Florida Physical Therapist license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a per dime Physical Therapist to work in Miami. The Physical Therapist TP* provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients who have impairments, functional disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Moreover, this employee helps patients and clients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist TP* collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates news patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
• Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions on a daily basis.
• Educates patients and families regarding medical conditions and provides instructions for home activities.
• Communicates with physicians and their staff to obtain necessary information and suggests revisions in treatment.
• Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis or real clinic need.
• Participates in quality and safety improvement activities.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities for assistants and support personnel.
• Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for learning programs, monitors effectiveness, and adapts programs accordingly.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• No previous experience required
• Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license required
• BLS required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Temporary

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (\"UHealth\") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University of Miami ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.