Physical Therapist I | UF St. Johns Home Health | Part-time | Days

UF Health•St. Augustine, FL

About The Position

The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, develops treatment plans appropriate to each patient's condition, measures progress, modifies plans, and educates patients to support optimal outcomes. This role serves patients of all age groups in a home health setting and includes clinical care, documentation, supervision, student instruction, and participation in departmental and organizational activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; specific coursework in Physical Therapy is preferred.
Current Florida Physical Therapy license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Less than one year of clinical experience in the area of the job opening.
Experience in home-based rehabilitation services.
Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices, and equipment.
Good communication skills and a proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
Thorough knowledge of hazards, necessary precautions, and remedial measures involved in patient treatment and care.
Ability to assess and implement treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
Computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.
Level 2 AHCA Background Check for Home Care.
Motor Vehicles Record (MVR) Background Check for Home Care.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy examinations and evaluations accurately and efficiently for simple and complex clinical presentations.
Establish appropriate prognoses and therapy diagnoses.
Develop effective plans of care that predict goal achievement and specify the required frequency and duration of care.
Select and modify treatment interventions, including patient education, to guide patient management toward successful outcomes, using evidence-based strategies.
Generate documentation and charges that justify services, follow departmental documentation guidelines, and comply with insurance requirements.
Contribute to personal, staff, departmental, and organizational growth through activities such as performance improvement, in-services, mentorship, program development, community service, and committees.
Serve as a Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students, provide strong teaching and mentoring experiences, and work with the Clinical Education Coordinator to address problems proactively.
Support organizational and departmental goals and contribute to their success through achievement of individual goals.
Supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Techs effectively as related to patient care.
Meet productivity expectations for the area served.
Represent the department at meetings when requested.
Assist with inventory and supply control and conservation.
Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities.
Perform other duties assigned by management within the scope of the job.