University of Florida

Lead Physical Therapist

University of Florida$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree or DPT in Physical Therapy
  • Current Florida Licensed Physical Therapist
  • 3+ years of experience in a comparable hospital setting
  • Previous leadership or mentorship experience
  • Knowledge of therapy standards as defined by the Florida Department of Health

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for referred patients
  • Participate in team conferences and staff meetings
  • Plan, initiate, and evaluate care according to therapy standards
  • Guide and support team members
  • Uphold organizational ethical conduct

Benefits

  • Recognized for quality and safety in patient care
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Position in a rapidly growing hospital
  • Engagement in patient safety excellence initiatives
Full Job Description
Lead Physical TherapistCentral Florida

Our Client is a 275 bed hospital that has tripled its size since it opened and has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as the fastest growing hospital in the nation. They are located in the heart of America's largest retirement development. They were recently recognized for quality and safety as well as their dedication to Patient Safety Excellence.

The Physical Therapist Lead 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. The Physical Therapist participates in all team conferences, staff meetings and any other appropriate meetings deemed necessary by the specific unit. 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 Lead therapist provides instruction and assistance to all Team members and acts in compliance with the ethical conduct of the organization at all times.

Requirements:
• Masters Degree/DPT
• Current FL Licensed Physical Therapist
• 3+ years experience in a similarly sized hospital

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About University of Florida

The University of Florida (UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. The University of Florida is one of sixty-two elected member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the association of preeminent North American research universities, and the only AAU member university in Florida. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity".
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