About this role
Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida.
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are provided at multiple off campus locations and include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services for patients across the life span (Pediatric and Adult). Patients may have a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injuries, trauma, burns, chronic pain, birth injuries and other cardiac and neurology-related conditions. The goal of rehabilitation services is to increase the functional independence of our patients and improve their quality of life through state of the art, evidence-based practices.
PT will be part of an Interdisciplinary team of PT, OT and SLP’s providing world class evidence-based care to patients. Primary caseload will be patients with Orthopedic conditions, but PT may be expected to work with some patients from other diagnostic categories to meet the operational needs of the department.
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy
Physical Therapy Licensure to practice in the state of Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must be Board certified in Orthopedics or commit to passing the exam within 2 years of hire
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient population
In collaboration with patient and /or family member develops individualized treatment plans for each patient
Collaborate within discipline and team members of other disciplines to optimize patient care
Manges patient caseload and Documentation to department guidelines
Stays current with evidence based practice through professional development activities as appropriate to caseload
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with patients, physicians and other referral sources
Active participation in team meetings
Performs all other duties as assigned
**Travel may be required to meet operational needs at various locations
Other facts
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
What you'll do
- The Physical Therapist will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care to patients. The primary focus will be on orthopedic conditions, while also addressing other diagnostic categories as needed.
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