Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist II

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Physical Therapist II to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Physical Therapist II provides effective and efficient rehabilitation services to patients and clients in accordance with the APTA guidelines for physical therapy. The Physical Therapist II collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs evaluations of new patients to include the establishment of goals and appropriate treatment plans.
• Progresses patients through different levels of treatment within the patient's maximum capabilities.
• Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions.
• Provides relevant education to patients and families regarding medical conditions.
• Maintains effective communication with all members of the rehabilitation team.
• Communicates with physicians and their staff to obtain additional information and suggests revisions in treatment.

Department Specific Functions:

• Conduct evaluations of new research participants, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans in alignment with study protocols.
• Deliver and progress therapy interventions within each participant's capabilities, documenting all evaluations, treatments, and relevant interactions.
• Educate participants and families on medical conditions, treatment procedures, and study expectations.
• Administer, score, and interpret a variety of assessment instrumentsincluding clinical, electrophysiological, and biomechanics measuresensuring proficiency with all protocol-specific tools and procedures.
• Track participant performance, contribute to therapy progression plans, and maintain accurate data entry, record-keeping, and data management.
• Assist in data analysis, preparation of study publications, and presentation of research findings (with Principal Investigator approval) to internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate and maintain effective communication with the scientific team, participating in and helping manage research studies focused on neurological populations.
• Ensure in-person presence during research protocols to assist participants, perform lifts/transfers when needed, and operate laboratory equipment according to training.
• Support outreach and education activities related to wellness programs, and perform other duties as assigned to further the mission of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
• Adhere to lab schedules determined by the Principal Investigator(s) based on study needs.

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:

• Master's degree in relevant field required. Prefer Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
• Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license required
• Current CPR certification
• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physical therapy treatments and modalities at a level normally acquired through completion DPT from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Sufficient on-the-job experience necessary to gain full knowledge of physical therapy techniques and objectives to develop and administer treatment programs to a neurologic patient population.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and other human service professionals.
• Analytical ability necessary to prepare reports, maintain data, and identify concerns/responses of participants that require termination of interview or possible intervention.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when administering assessments or treatments, observing patients, and maintaining records.
• Coordinate scheduling with other project staff.
• Have effective time management, strong project management, the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and verbally, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently as assigned.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.