Acute Care Physical Therapy Resident

• 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.

TGH's Acute Care Rehabilitation Department, or Hospital Based Rehabilitation, comprises over 75 therapists between physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and speech language pathology (SLP). Together, we manage a daily caseload of 450 patients throughout the acute care setting. During the 13-month program, the resident will rotate through the department's various teams managing patients in various service lines.

• ICU: Multiple Medical, Medical Surgical, Vascular, Cardiac, Cardiothoracic surgery, Neurologic and Burn
• Step-down ICU Units: Medical, Cardiac, Vascular and Trauma
• Floors: Various Oncology service lines, Cardiac telemetry, Medical telemetry, Medical/Surgical, Neurological, Trauma, Orthopedic Trauma, Elective Joint, Transplant, Ante/Post partum, Gastrointestinal surgery, Emergency Department and Observation Units.
• 4-week Elective: Choose your own adventure and return to the service line of your choice

Residency Admission Requirements:

The following are prerequisites for an applicant to apply for TGH neurologic residency:

1. Graduate of a CAPTE accredited physical therapy program. (at start time of residency)

2. 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).

3. Meet all eligibility requirements to be employed as a practicing PT within TGH.

4. Submit current resume or CV.

5. Member APTA.

6. 3 references from PTs one from academia and one who has directly worked with applicant in clinical setting (such as CI or PT supervisor).

7. Most up to date transcript from all Universities attended.

8. Statement of interest regarding Tampa General Hospital Rehabilitation Services Neurologic Residency Program and professional goals.