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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/EReRecruitingApplyforaJob.pdf) . Transforming Lives The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients who have impairments, functional disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Moreover, this employee helps patients and clients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist I collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.Evaluates new patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions on a daily basis.
Educates patients and families regarding medical conditions and provides instructions for home activities.
Communicates with physicians and their staff to obtain necessary information and suggests revisions in treatment.
Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis or real clinic need.
Participates in quality and safety improvement activities.
Orients, instructs, and directs work activities for assistants and support personnel.
Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for learning programs, monitors effectiveness, and adapts programs accordingly.
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:Doctoral degree in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:Certification in relevant specialty or fieldDepartment Specific FunctionsMedical Duties (80-85%):Evaluation, treatment, and management of rehabilitation of University of Miami Department of Athletics
student-athletes
Identify and meet the goals and needs of our student-athletes
Develop and execute individual, student-athlete-centered care plans, activity progressions, and post-operative
rehabilitation protocols
Develop and implement health and performance screening processes
Provide quality, personalized, and evidence-based care with best available interventions
Consult and practice with other members of the Athletics Staff (strength coaches, athletic trainers, physical
therapists, coaching staff, etc.)
Provide effective and concise communication regarding student-athlete status and care with members of
coaching staff, administration, and medical staff
Promote and provide an example of a healthy lifestyle, fitness, and wellness
Promote, facilitate, and be an example of lifelong learning, critical thinking, and creativity in your practice
Follow professional guidelines, laws, and standards set by Professional, Federal, and State Licensing board
Be aware of Emergency Action Plan with Affiliate and Local EMS
Administrative Duties (15-20%):Establish and update student-athlete and staff electronic medical record and hard file.
Weekly/Daily documentation of objective findings, treatments, doctor appointments, correspondence
from doctors, diagnostic testing, and any other relevant medical information pertaining to individual
Update and maintain accurate treatment reports will be sent as needed to appropriate medical and staff
Communicate, coordinate, and update student-athletes rehabilitation throughout the off-season for injuries
sustained during the season
Establish and maintain rapport with local and organizational team physicians
Monitor and update student-athlete injury reports for potential rehab candidates
Provide mentorship and education for other members of the medical staff
Collaborate organizational rehabilitation philosophies and standards
Assist with research and development of pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative data/best practices across
sports as related to pathologies, injury trends and return to play progressions
Ability to conduct scientific assessment, student-athlete monitoring, and evaluation procedures
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
CorePhysical Therapist I
May include database management data collecting, coding, statistical software, and any other
sport science initiatives
Minimum Qualifications: Education:Graduate of physical therapist degree program (DPT or MPT) from a CAPTE- accredited physical therapist educational program (DPT preferred)
Board Certification in Sports and/or Orthopedics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) or seeking certification
Certification and Licensing:Licensure in physical therapyCSCS or equivalent preferredExperience: Experience working with professional and/or college level student-athletes Experience in a training room setting preferred Experience working in leadership roles strong evaluation skills Strong manual therapy skills and experience General sports knowledge and exposure to professional and/or collegiate sports cultureThe 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.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. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:h86
