Physical Therapist-PRN, Acute

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville is seeking a proactive Physical Therapist to examine and evaluate patients, develop effective treatment plans, and monitor progress to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will educate patients, adjust plans as needed, and collaborate with the care team in a hospital-based rehabilitation setting; a Bachelor's degree and Florida licensure are required. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients, developing treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition.
• Measure patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate the patient to produce optimal outcomes.

Skills

PT theory & procedures

Communication skills

Hazards precautions knowledge

Treatment assessment

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Florida PT license

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

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.

Qualifications

• Age of Patients Served:All Age Groups.
• Required Education:Bachelor's Degree. Specific course work: Physical Therapy preferred
• Necessary Skills:1. Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.2. Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.3. Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of patients.4. Ability to assess and implement a treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.5. Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Required Licensure/Certifications:Current Florida Physical Therapy license.BLS from the American Heart Association
• Preferred Experience:Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services.
• Preferred Education:Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Required Experience:Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e.g. Acute, outpatient, etc.)