Physical Therapist 1

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth at SoLe Mia Medical Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist 1 in North Miami, Florida. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients with impairments, functional disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The role helps patients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The therapist collaborates with healthcare teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists. The position evaluates patients, sets goals, develops treatment plans, documents care, and educates patients and families about medical conditions and home activities. It also involves communicating with physicians, using rehabilitation equipment safely, participating in quality and safety improvements, and directing assistants and support personnel. The therapist follows University policies, safeguards University assets, and may take on additional responsibilities as needed. Department-specific expectations include comprehensive, timely, accurate documentation; meeting established productivity expectations; and using rehabilitation equipment, durable medical equipment, office equipment, electronic medical records, and related software in accordance with HIPAA regulations. The therapist is expected to demonstrate reliability, accountability, respectful communication, adaptability, teamwork, technical proficiency, and a willingness to learn and accept feedback.

Requirements

Master's degree in a relevant field.
Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, accountability, professional communication, and adherence to institutional policies, ethical standards, and patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new patients, establish goals, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Document evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions daily.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions and provide instructions for home activities.
Communicate with physicians and their staff to obtain necessary information and suggest treatment revisions.
Use treatment tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Maintain the required level of productivity and adjust the personal schedule when needed for a crisis or clinic need.
Participate in quality and safety improvement activities.
Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants and support personnel.
Use appropriate methods and materials for learning programs, monitor their effectiveness, and adapt programs as needed.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Complete comprehensive, timely, and accurate documentation that meets organizational, regulatory, and institutional standards.
Use rehabilitation and durable medical equipment, office equipment, electronic medical records, and related software while adhering to HIPAA regulations.