Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 2

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project is offering a Full‑Time Physical Therapist 2 position at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Physical Therapist II will provide effective and efficient rehabilitation services to patients and clients in accordance with APTA guidelines and will collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

• Perform evaluations of new patients, establish goals and appropriate treatment plans.
• Progress patients through treatment levels within their maximum capabilities.
• Document all evaluations, treatments and other pertinent patient interactions.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding medical conditions.
• Maintain effective communication with all members of the rehabilitation team.
• Communicate with physicians and their staff to obtain additional information and suggest revisions in treatment.

• 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 instruments—including clinical, electrophysiological and biomechanics measures—ensuring 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.

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

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physical therapy treatments and modalities at a level normally acquired through completion of a 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 or 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.

Full time

Staff

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