Physical Therapist 1
Physical Therapist 1
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist 1 to work in Miami FL in the UHealth Tower. The Physical Therapist I provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients who have impairments functional disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury disease or other causes. Moreover this employee helps patients and clients restore function improve mobility relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist I collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians occupational therapists and psychologists.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Evaluates new patients establishes goals and develops appropriate treatment plans.
Documents all evaluations treatments and other pertinent patient interactions daily.
Educates patients and families regarding medical conditions and provides instructions for home activities.
Communicates with physicians and their staff to obtain necessary information and suggests revisions in treatment.
Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis or real clinic need.
Participates in quality and safety improvement activities.
Orients instructs and directs work activities for assistants and support personnel.
Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for learning programs monitors effectiveness and adapts programs accordingly.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in relevant field required
Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license required
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge skills and abilities required for the job.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H12Employment Type
Full-Time
