Physical Therapist Resident (H)

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Job Description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist Resident to work in Miami, FL. The Physical Therapist resident will provide effective and efficient rehabilitation in accordance with the APTA guidelines for physical therapy, and will participate in development of the services and programs provided by UMH and UHealth.  Additionally, the resident will be involved in a concurrent didactic program in which advanced practice concepts will be taught in the classroom and mentored for skill refinement in the clinic.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Performs and documents initial examinations and evaluates data to identify problems and reach a diagnosis prior to intervention.

• Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patients’ charts or appropriate database. Reviews physicians’ referrals and patients’ medical records to help determine appropriate diagnosis and physical therapy treatment.

• Instructs patients and families on how to continue treatment procedures at home.

• Confers with the patients, medical practitioners, and other stakeholders to plan, implement, and assess intervention programs.

• Administers manual exercise, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.

• Provides educational information about physical therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics, and ways to promote health.

• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Tests, measures, and records patients’ strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory or circulatory efficiency.

• 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 needed

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 ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Patient Care – 80% of time:

• Perform evaluation on new patients, establish goals and develop appropriate treatment plans with the patient in accordance with UMH patient care policies and based on standards of practice established by the APTA.

• Provide physical therapy treatment in accordance with the established treatment plan effectively and efficiently.  Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices.   Skillfully and safely progress patients through the levels of treatment within the maximum capabilities of the patient.

• Document all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions in accordance with UMH policy.

• Provide relevant education to the patient an