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R100092311**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist 1 to work in Miami, FL.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****Education:**Master’s degree in relevant field**Certification and Licensing:**Certification in relevant specialty or field**Experience:**No experience required**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.* Commitment to the University’s core values.* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.**Department Specific Qualifications****Education:**Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy preferred**Certification and Licensing:**Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida**Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):**• Performs evaluation on news patients, establish goals and develop appropriate treatment plans with the patient in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and based on standards of practice established by the APTA.• Documents all evaluation, treatments and other pertinent patient interaction, on a daily basis, in accordance with department policies and procedures.• Provides relevant education to patient and/or family regarding the patient’s condition and instruction for home activities.• Communicates with physicians and their staff; obtain necessary information and suggest revisions in treatment when deemed appropriate.• Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance to department policies and procedures.• Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity according to standards and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis, real clinic need and treatment within the UHealth System.• Participates in quality and safety improvement activities as directed.• Orients instruct and direct work activities for assistants and support personnel.• Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response education, and adapting program appropriately.• May provide clinical education experience for students as requested.• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal, local and state guidelines and regulations.• Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Knowledge of the principles and practices in the field of physical therapy.• Knowledge of local, state, federal laws and regulations pertaining to physical therapy.• Ability to plan the objectives, approach and work plan to accomplish goals in accordance with professional and departmental standards.• Ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to effective performance and fostering high morale.• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):• Bachelor degree.
Physical Therapist license required.#ED-LI1The 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.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Miami, FLtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R100092311**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist 1 to work in Miami, FL.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****Education:**Master’s degree in relevant field**Certification and Licensing:**Certification in relevant specialty or field**Experience:**No experience required**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.* Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.* Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.* Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.* Commitment to the University’s core values.* Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.**Department Specific Qualifications****Education:**Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy preferred**Certification and Licensing:**Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida**Primary Duties and Responsibilities (For-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):**• Performs evaluation on news patients, establish goals and develop appropriate treatment plans with the patient in accordance to departmental policies and procedures and based on standards of practice established by the APTA.• Documents all evaluation, treatments and other pertinent patient interaction, on a daily basis, in accordance with department policies and procedures.• Provides relevant education to patient and/or family regarding the patient’s condition and instruction for home activities.• Communicates with physicians and their staff; obtain necessary information and suggest revisions in treatment when deemed appropriate.• Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner in accordance to department policies and procedures.• Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity according to standards and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis, real clinic need and treatment within the UHealth System.• Participates in quality and safety improvement activities as directed.• Orients instruct and direct work activities for assistants and support personnel.• Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response education, and adapting program appropriately.• May provide clinical education experience for students as requested.• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal, local and state guidelines and regulations.• Performs other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Knowledge of the principles and practices in the field of physical therapy.• Knowledge of local, state, federal laws and regulations pertaining to physical therapy.• Ability to plan the objectives, approach and work plan to accomplish goals in accordance with professional and departmental standards.• Ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to effective performance and fostering high morale.• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):• Bachelor degree.
Physical Therapist license required.#ED-LI1The 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.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr