Physical Therapist | UF Health Jacksonville North | PRN | Days

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, develops treatment plans appropriate to their conditions, measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans, and educates patients to support optimal outcomes. The role serves patients of all age groups and includes clinical instruction, supervision of PT Assistants and Rehab Techs as it relates to patient care, and participation in departmental and organizational development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; specific coursework in Physical Therapy preferred.
Current Florida Physical Therapy license.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Less than one year of clinical experience in the area of the job opening, such as acute care or outpatient care.
Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices, and equipment.
Good communication skills and a proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
Thorough knowledge of possible hazards, necessary precautions, and remedial measures 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.

Nice To Haves

Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy examinations and evaluations for simple and complex clinical presentations; establish appropriate prognoses and therapy diagnoses.
Develop plans of care that predict goal achievement and specify appropriate frequency and duration of care.
Select and modify treatment interventions, including patient education, using evidence-based patient management strategies.
Generate documentation and charges to 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 teaching and mentoring, and work with the Clinical Education Coordinator to proactively solve problems.
Support organizational and department goals and demonstrate commitment to individual goals.
Supervise PT Assistants and Rehab Techs as related to patient care.
Meet productivity expectations for the area served.
Represent the department at meetings as 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 job specification.