Physical Therapist Resident - Rehab Services Admin - Days (015)

Position Overview Pay range: $55,458.00 - $91,123.00 / year Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Highlights Our highly skilled acute care therapy team provides occupational, physical, speech, and music therapies, along with audiology services, across a variety of settings. Practice locations include UAB Hospital and UAB Hospital-Highlands, which includes 12 specialty ICUs and two emergency departments, as well as specialty clinics like the UAB Russell Clinic and the Audiology Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital. The goal of therapy at this level is to promote early mobilization, restore function, prevent further decline, enhance communication, and facilitate a safer and more seamless transition to the next level of care. Acute care therapy services are available with a referral from a physician, and patients of all ages are treated at the bedside in most cases. Job Description Operating under the UAB Physical Therapy Residency program coordinator, to evaluate, plan, direct and administer patient-focused physical therapy programs as prescribed by the referring physician and as evidenced by the patient's needs. To complete patient related documentation according to professional, departmental and regulatory specifications. To direct physical therapist assistants and rehab techs in the provision of care. To participate in clinical research, clinical teaching and mentoring. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited School of Physical Therapy required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently registered as a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) or (RPT) by the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy required. Currently certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. #J-18808-Ljbffr