Job Description - Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident (240005HI)
*This position is reserved for the Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident candidates who have been invited to apply* Under the general supervision of the Manager and according to the established policies and procedures, plans and administers treatment and therapy programs designed to assist patients having various cognitive and physical disabilities to achieve their highest level of functional independence. Also responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
The mission of the Tampa General Hospital Neurologic Residency Program is to provide practicing physical therapists an advanced level of clinical training that will enable them to take a leadership role in the treatment of individuals with functional limitations associated with neurological deficits. The program will promote evidence based practice and advanced clinical reasoning in the treatment of clients with neurological disorders. The care we provide will reflect a patient centered approach.
The Residency Program is a 13 month program and involves ten week rotations in the following settings:
Neurologic Acute Hospital Care including the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (TGH is a Level 1 Trauma Center)Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility SCIAcute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility CVAAcute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility BIOutpatient Neurologic RehabilitationThe resident will also be in pediatrics for 4 weeks in various setting including Neonatal ICU, Acute Hospital Care, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Outpatient. Additional learning opportunities will be in the Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic and the Locomotor Training Program.
Clinical training will include managing a caseload of patients with neurologic involvement and mentoring with highly experienced faculty. The resident will be employed by Tampa General Hospital and will qualify for the benefits package provided by TGH. As a TGH employee, all policies and procedures including all Human Resources policies and procedures, will apply to the resident.
QualificationsResidency Admission Requirements:
Graduate of a CAPTE accredited physical therapy program (at start time of residency).Hold in good standing a current license to practice PT in the state of Florida (temporary license is acceptable, residents must disclose to program director examination date at time of admission to program).Meet all eligibility requirements to be employed as a practicing PT within TGH.Submit current resume or CV.Member APTA.3 references from PTs one from academia and one who has directly worked with applicant in clinical setting (such as CI or PT supervisor).Most up to date transcript from all Universities attended.Statement of interest regarding Tampa General Hospital Rehabilitation Services Neurologic Residency Program and professional goals.Primary LocationTampa
Work LocationsTGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
JobRehabilitative Services
ScheduleFull-time
Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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