Physical Therapist 2

University of Miami•North Miami, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth SoLe Mia Medical Center is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist 2 in North Miami, Florida. The role provides effective and efficient rehabilitation services in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines. The Physical Therapist collaborates with healthcare teams, including physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists. The position evaluates patients, establishes goals and treatment plans, progresses patients through treatment appropriate to their capabilities, documents patient care, and educates patients and families. It also contributes to quality and safety activities, supports and supervises assistants and students, and participates in staff, patient, and community education. Department-specific work includes using rehabilitation equipment safely, contributing to specialty program development, attending Grand Rounds, supporting clinical education and health-system initiatives, and maintaining productivity while adapting schedules when clinic needs arise.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in physical therapy or a relevant field.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, unless qualifying under the department’s 2-year board-certified pathway.
Valid Florida physical therapist license.
Certification as a Clinical Instructor (CI).
320 hours of physical therapy student instruction as a CI.
Completion of an approved minimum 50-hour curriculum to advance specified clinical expertise.
Productivity attainment.
Fulfillment of 3 professional development or engagement activities from the Clinical Ladder Checklist.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
For the acute-care Specialist criteria, completion of 4 of 6 acute-care rotations, including one critical-care rotation (CVICU, SICU, or MICU).

Nice To Haves

For candidates with 2 years of experience: board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) or specialty certification through an approved program.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new patients, establish treatment goals, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Progress patients through treatment levels within their maximum capabilities.
Document evaluations, treatments, and other relevant patient interactions.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions.
Communicate effectively with rehabilitation team members.
Communicate with physicians and their staff to obtain information and recommend treatment revisions.
Participate in quality and safety improvement activities.
Orient, instruct, and direct assistants and support personnel.
Supervise and instruct physical therapy students according to professional guidelines.
Provide or participate in educational programs for staff, patients, and the community.
Represent the University at non-departmental conferences and seminars.
Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Use treatment tools and equipment safely and effectively.
Maintain satisfactory productivity and adjust personal schedules when there is a crisis or clinic need.
Participate in specialty-area program development to support departmental and organizational service needs.
Attend and participate in Grand Rounds, representing the Department of Physical Therapy and sharing relevant information for staff development and service delivery.
Serve as an advanced clinician supporting the department’s educational mission and health-system development initiatives.
Perform other duties as directed by the Satellite / Facility Clinical Coordinator or Associate Chair for Clinical Service.