Physical Therapist

Dept Number/Name: 0-6140-000 / School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 4508 / Physical Therapist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Negotiable
Position Number: 00025577
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 25th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at https://health.usf.edu/. The USF School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPT&RS), within the Morsani College of Medicine, is the home to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program, a post-professional Orthopedic Physical Therapy clinical residency, and the Athletic Training Program. Each entering class of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training students engages in a cutting-edge, inter-professional curriculum delivered by a dynamic faculty from various healthcare disciplines.
 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Clinic Director, the Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy and rehabilitative services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment assessment to patients to achieve maximum functional outcome; improve mobility, relieve pain and disabilities. Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient. May contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns and execution of departmental education efforts, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs evaluation and treatments of patients in accordance with established standards of care and practice including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc. Communicates with patients, caregivers, and their families regarding the patient's progress. Develops and/or implements clinical activities which improve or expand physical therapy services to benefit patient care.

Provides supervision of physical therapist assistant(s) for provision and delivery of service that is safe, effective, and efficient in accordance to department, state, and APTA standards. Demonstrates responsible actions and initiative to positively impact patient access to care and contribute to the Physical Therapy clinic's financial performance.

Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to best reflect the patient's status and needs, support revenue cycle and facilitate communication for continuity of care.

Provides education and mentoring for: students, interns, residents, observers, volunteers and/or staff to support their development. Promotes growth and development of Rehabilitation Therapy services by assisting in special projects and/or coordinating Rehabilitation Therapy activities in patient care programs.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, or physics; and a graduate from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Requires Florida State Licensure as a Physical Therapist. 

PREFERRED:

ABPTRFE Residency Graduate

ABPTS Board Certification in Neurology and/or Orthopedics

Experience in treatment of vestibular disorders

APTA Certified Clinical Instructor; evidence of participation as a clinical preceptor/mentor

Prior experience in multiple/ various settings

Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record documentation

Current APTA Member with active participation within the Association

History of Professional Presentations at the State and National Level

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work as part of a team setting with PTA and work in multiple facilities during workweek.  Oral and written communication skills. Problem/situational analysis. Ability to identify and seek needed information. Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation. Ability to recognize and report abnormal symptoms of patient conditions. Knowledge of physical therapy techniques. Adept at electronic medical records and proficient in computer skills.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36318

Posting Date: 02/20/2024

Posting End Date: 03/21/2024

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The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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