Physical Therapist - Tampa, United States - Moffitt Cancer Center

    Moffitt Cancer Center
    Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Position Highlights:
    • Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.
    • Restores and maintains function, improves mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or limits permanent disabilities.
    • Provides care for inpatient and/or outpatient caseload. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient.
    • Opportunities to contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns and execution of departmental education efforts, etc. which will contribute to advancement in a clinical ladder.
    The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
    • Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
    • FL PT License
    • One or more years of Clinical experience in an acute care hospital

    Responsibilities:
    • Complete evaluations and treatments of assigned patients in accordance to established standards of care and practice including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc.
    • Accurately performs documentation on each evaluation and treatment session within the electronic medical record and accurately documents billing charges.
    • Performs screenings for appropriate patients (May include Lymphedema, fall risks, need for rehab)
    Credentials and Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy
    • FL PT License, Temporary license accepted, but must pass licensing exam within 90 days of hire to continue employment.
    • BLS Certification
    • 1 year Clinical experience in an acute care hospital (experience during PT school will be accepted)