PRN Outpatient Physical Therapist & Clinical Instructor

UF Health; Florida; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to support outpatient clinics in Nocatee and Durbin Park. The PT evaluates patients, develops and adjusts treatment plans, and educates patients to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will participate in diverse patient care, maintain documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines, and contribute to program development and student education in collaboration with the Clinical Education Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.
• Good communication skills; proactive, positive problem solving.
• Thorough knowledge of hazards and precautions in patient care.
• Ability to assess and implement treatment programs for varied diagnoses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy examinations and evaluations; establishes prognosis and plans of care.
• Selects and modifies treatments; educates patients for optimal outcomes.
• Documents services and billing; adheres to guidelines and insurance requirements.
• Contributes to department growth through PI, inservices, mentorship, and program development.
• Supervises PT assistants and rehab techs; ensures productivity and quality care.
• Represents department at meetings; supports inventories and infection control.

Skills

PT theory knowledge

Communication skills

Safety precautions

Assessment & treatment planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

PRN. Will cover both Nocatee and Durbin Park outpatient clinics for vacation, call out, etc.

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
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred

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 hospital-based rehabilitation services 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.