PRN Physical Therapist- Outpatient Lymphedema

CO1000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement individualized treatment programs, aiming to restore function, improve mobility and reduce pain across inpatient and outpatient caseloads.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, participate in education efforts, document thoroughly in the EMR, and ensure timely discharge planning. Florida license within 90 days preferred; BLS and lymphedema cert are required or desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• BLS certification required.
• Temporary Florida license expected; must pass licensing exam within 90 days of hire.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Lymphedema Certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement PT treatment programs for individual patients.
• Restore and maintain function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disabilities.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team regarding patient needs.
• Document evaluations and daily treatment sessions in the EMR with accurate billing.
• Discharge patients in a timely manner and contribute to education efforts.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

BLS Certification

Florida license eligibility within 90–

Lymphedema Certification

Acute care PT experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Florida PT license eligibility

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Restores and maintains function, improves mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or limits permanent disabilities. Provides care for inpatient and/or outpatient caseload. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient. Opportunities to contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns and execution of departmental education efforts. Complete evaluation and treatments of assigned patients according to the established standards of care and physical therapy practice act including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc. Monitors and responds to the patient's response to treatment and adjusts accordingly, reassessing the patient as needed or at least every 2 weeks, and discharging the patient in a timely manner dependent on the needs of the patient. Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status and discharge planning. Perform screenings for appropriate patients (may include lymphedema, fall risks, need for rehab) Accurately performs documentation on each evaluation and treatment session within the electronic medical record and accurately documents billing charges. Documents evaluations and daily treatment sessions accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record immediately upon completion of session. Accurately completes charge sheets billing within Medicare guidelines and performs live documentation for all patients with no more than 2 billing errors per month. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• BLS Certification
• Temporary Florida license expected. Must pass licensing exam within 90 days of hire to continue employment.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Clinical experience in an acute care hospital during PT school mayl be accepted.
• Lymphedema Certification
• Salary Range $48.75 - $48.75 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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