Ther Physical

UF Health St. Johns; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to support outpatient clinics in Florida. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, educating patients, and tracking progress to optimize outcomes.

You will document services, comply with insurance requirements, and collaborate with PT staff and students. Responsibilities include supervising assistants, participating in departmental improvement activities, and representing the department in meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or related field is required.
• Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Current Florida Physical Therapy license; BLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy examinations and evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Provide patient education and modify treatment plans to achieve outcomes.
• Document services and ensure compliance with guidelines and insurance requirements.
• Supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Techs as needed and participate in PI activities.
• Serve as clinical instructor for PT students and coordinate with Education Coordinator.

Skills

PT theory

Communication

Safety awareness

Assessment skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or Doctorate 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

• 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.