Physical Therapist Resident (H)
University of Miami

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The Department of Physical Therapy at the Miller School of Medicine is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist Resident to work in Miami, FL. The Physical Therapist resident will provide effective and efficient rehabilitation in accordance with the APTA guidelines for physical therapy, and will participate in development of the services and programs provided by UMH and UHealth. Additionally, the resident will be involved in a concurrent didactic program in which advanced practice concepts will be taught in the classroom and mentored for skill refinement in the clinic.

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

Education:

Master's Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

No experience needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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 in a safe and effective manner.
  
• Maintain a satisfactory level of productivity according to clinical standards and demonstrate willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis and real clinic need.
  
• Participate in quality and safety improvement activities as directed by the Department Director.
  
• Orient, instruct and direct work activities for assistants and support personnel.
  
• Supervise and instruct physical therapy students according to professional guidelines.
  
• Actively pursue professional growth through affiliation with professional physical therapy associates, workshop attendance and conferences.
  
• Understand and follow all UMH policies and procedures.
  
• Perform other duties as directed by the Department Director.
  

Resident Responsibilities - 20% of time

• Attend all didactic learning sessions and classes. Completion of assigned reading and written work is expected with product being of post-graduate DPT quality.
  
• Attend all assigned mentorship hours with supervising Board Certified clinician (or OCS exam eligible program graduate) to discuss advanced evaluative and treatment techniques in a live patient care environment.
  
• Complete all assigned written and live testing requirements.
  
• Engage in thoughtful dialogue with residency faculty and peer residents.
  
• Participate in assigned rotations for pro-bono clinic, supervising and guiding DPT students.
  

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from a program approved by the APTA and shall hold a current state license as applicable. The Physical Therapist shall be responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice according to ATPA guidelines in the full scope of physical therapy services.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H8

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