Physical Therapist I Outpatient Rehab Fixel Institute | Days | PRN

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

UF Health Shands Rehab Services is dedicated to providing excellent patient care to individuals throughout north central Florida. Through comprehensive rehabilitation programs, we hope to create a safe and comfortable environment that empowers individuals to manage their care independently, return to a functional lifestyle and improve their quality of life. We are dedicated to treating our patients with compassion, creativity, respect and confidentiality. Our rehab centers accomplish this with close working relationships between our referring physicians, therapists, support staff, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions and the University of Florida Athletics Program. Our therapists provide rehabilitation services and education to patients. We offer continuing education, journal clubs, staff mentoring and the ability to be involved with student clinical education and our UF Health accredited residency programs in Sports and Orthopedics. The UF Health Rehab Center at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is an important component of our integrated care approach to provide a one-stop location for neurological care. This center provides services for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and swallow therapy for a variety of neurological disorders. UF Health Experience & Rewards: Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital NCI-designated cancer institute U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network provider Multi-disciplinary rehab centers Annual salary reviews Accrued PTO yearly including 10 holidays PTO increase 3rd/5th/10th year of service Competitive healthcare and retirement plans Student loan financial support PSLF-eligible employer Tuition reimbursement Relocation assistance

Requirements

Bachelors in a Rehab Therapy.
No previous clinical experience necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in a broad range of therapy services and settings.
Demonstrates strong communication skills.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
Employees in this position: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a 'non-frequent driver' NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Responsibilities

Provides therapy services and education to patients.
Contribute to the education and professional development of other healthcare providers and students in the field of rehabilitation.