Physical Therapist Resident (H)

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist Resident to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Physical Therapist Resident assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that assist patients and clients to improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

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

• Master's degree in relevant field required

• No previous experience required

• Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license required

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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 and/or family regarding the patient’s condition and instruction for home activities.

• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, family, and other members of the rehabilitation team.

• Communicate with physicians and their staff by phone or in writing.  Obtain necessary additional information and suggest revisions in treatment as appropriate.

• Use treatment tools and equipment i