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Physical Therapist TP*
University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL 33114 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami is seeking a temporary Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients in Miami, FL. This role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, documenting interactions, educating patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position requires a Doctoral degree in a relevant field, certification in the relevant specialty or field, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates new patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
- Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions on a daily basis.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required
- Doctoral degree in relevant field
- Certification in relevant specialty or field
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
- Commitment to the University's core values
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
Preferred
- Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida
About University of Miami
The University of Miami is a prestigious research institution located in Coral Gables, Florida, offering a wide range of academic programs across 12 schools and colleges for undergraduate and graduate students. With a community of over 19,000 students from around the world, the university focuses on teaching, research, and service to the South Florida region and beyond, fostering an enriching learning environment for intellectual growth and innovation.
Full Job Description
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami is currently seeking a temporary Physical Therapist to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Physical Therapist TP* 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 TP* collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
+ Evaluates news patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
+ Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions on a daily basis.
+ 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
Education:
Doctoral degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
+ Commitment to the University's core values.
+ Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
#ED-LI1
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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Temporary-Intermittent
Pay Grade:
H13
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) .
The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Miami is currently seeking a temporary Physical Therapist to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Physical Therapist TP* 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 TP* collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
+ Evaluates news patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
+ Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions on a daily basis.
+ 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
Education:
Doctoral degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing:
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Experience:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:
+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
+ Commitment to the University's core values.
+ Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
#ED-LI1
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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Temporary-Intermittent
Pay Grade:
H13
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