PHYSICAL THERAPIST I- Acute Care at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

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

• 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)