Ther Physical

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat outpatient populations across Nocatee and Durbin Park clinics. The role develops treatment plans, educates patients, and documents care while meeting productivity targets.

The ideal candidate holds a PT degree (Florida licensure) and demonstrates strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration with staff and students in a teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate or Master’s preferred.
• Current Florida Physical Therapy license.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT examinations and evaluations in simple and complex cases.
• Develop prognosis and plans of care with expected goals, frequency and duration.
• Select and modify treatment interventions and educate patients.
• Document and bill services according to guidelines.
• Supervise PT assistants and rehab techs as it relates to patient care.
• Participate in PI activities and department meetings.
• Represent department at meetings and assist with inventory and safety.

Skills

PT theory knowledge

Communication skills

Hazard awareness

Treatment assessment & planning

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)

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.