PHYSICAL THERAPIST I
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
Job posting number: #7100566 (Ref:hlj_37605)
Posted: May 23, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job 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 Candidate
The 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)
Mission To create a Moffitt culture of diversity and inclusion as we strive to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Vision Moffitt Cancer Center is recognized as the model wherein the diversity of our employees and communities is valued and supported as essential components to contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer. The cancer center is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the cancer center to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to workforce members and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.