Physical Therapist | UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital | PRN | Days
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UF Health
The Villages, FL, US
Summary
The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care and develops treatment plans for patients referred to the therapy department. They participate in team conferences and staff meetings to ensure effective coordination of care across multiple hospital units.
Job Description
Overview
Physical Therapist | UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital | PRN | Days
Works under the direction of the Director of Therapy Services and/or the Supervisor of Therapy Services. The Physical Therapist provides direct patient care to all those patients referred for PT at UF Health Leesburg, UF Health The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital, and UF Health The Villages. The Physical Therapist participates in all team conferences, staff meetings and any other appropriate meetings deemed necessary by the specific unit. The Physical Therapist is able to interact on a professional basis with all Therapy Team members, is able to understand and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in reference to specific age groups. The Physical Therapist demonstrates competency to plan, initiate and evaluate care for patients in accordance with discipline specific therapy standards as defined by the Florida Department of Health, Board of PT. The therapist provides instruction and assistance to all Therapy Team members and acts in compliance with the ethical conduct of the organization at all times.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree, Required; Masters Degree, DPT Preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- Florida Licensed Physical Therapist
- BLS
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL