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Physical Therapist| Home Care| Full Time
full-timeSt. Augustine

Summary

Location

St. Augustine

Type

full-time

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About this role

Overview

Provide evidence based assessment and treatment of a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction to the organization’s patient population. A degree in Physical Therapy from a university program certified by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is required, as well as, a current Florida licenses and CPR certification. Professionals are required to maintain formal and informal continuing education relevant to the acute care population and carry out all duties with empathy and compassion towards patients, families, caregivers and staff.


Responsibilities

Evaluation, reassessment, treatment and education are developed based on patients age specific needs particularly in the areas of body system function, musculoskeletal function, muscle strengthening and flexibility, improve endurance, pain management, and overall performance of functional activities, psychological function, nutritional status, and educational needs.
 
Reassesses the rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes realistic problem list and attainable goals appropriate to the setting. Makes necessary revisions to the plan of care, adjusting problems and goals as indicated.
 
Ongoing treatment of patient is focused on relieving pain, developing and/or restoring function and maintaining maximum performance utilizing appropriate physical therapy procedures and testing
 
Educates and documents in the patient record instructions given to: patient, caregiver, family member or other healthcare personnel. Instructions prepare patient and family to follow through with treatment programs at the next care setting.
Completes all documentation and patient care with accuracy and efficiency and within rehab guidelines.
 
Meets the productivity standards that have been set by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy required.

 

One year of experience required.

 

Florida license required.

BLS, Level II Background Check, Motor Vehicle Record Check, and ADRD course required.

Other facts

Tech stack
Assessment,Treatment,Documentation,Patient Education,Pain Management,Muscle Strengthening,Flexibility,Endurance Improvement,Functional Activities,Psychological Function,Nutritional Status,Continuing Education,Empathy,Compassion,Rehabilitation Needs,Goal Setting

About UF Health

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1958

What you'll do

  • The Physical Therapist will evaluate, reassess, and treat patients based on their specific needs, focusing on improving function and relieving pain. They will also educate patients and caregivers while maintaining accurate documentation.

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What does a Physical Therapist| Home Care| Full Time do at UF Health?

As a Physical Therapist| Home Care| Full Time at UF Health, you will: the Physical Therapist will evaluate, reassess, and treat patients based on their specific needs, focusing on improving function and relieving pain. They will also educate patients and caregivers while maintaining accurate documentation..

Why join UF Health as a Physical Therapist| Home Care| Full Time?

UF Health is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Physical Therapist| Home Care| Full Time position at UF Health remote?

The Physical Therapist| Home Care| Full Time position at UF Health is based in St. Augustine, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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