Physical Therapist

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

18d

About The Position

Evaluates, administers, and directs the administration of therapies used in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring practitioner. The role aims to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. The Physical Therapist helps patients reach maximum performance levels and plans therapy involving therapeutic exercises and functional mobility training, including bed mobility, transfers, and gait training. The role uses mechanical and electrical equipment, manual therapy, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. The Physical Therapist evaluates, records, and reports on patient progress; establishes therapy goals; and reassesses progress at regular, timely intervals with appropriate documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist license or registration issued by Florida or a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• One year of hospital clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document complete physical therapy evaluations within an appropriate timeframe for a variety of patient populations.
• Develop comprehensive, precise, and well-documented treatment plans that can be administered by another physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Administer safe and effective treatment and complete corresponding documentation.
• Reassess the plan of care within the appropriate timeframe and make changes as needed.
• Operate all equipment relevant to treatment safely.
• Establish priorities for using time to maximize productivity.
• Ensure billing is accurately reflected in documentation.
• Adhere to the 8-minute rule when billing charges and provide sufficient documentation to justify charges, including duration (time in/out and per modality) and detailed descriptions of interventions.
• Manage problems effectively and resolve conflict professionally.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time