Ortho Physical Therapy Assistant

Adventist Health • Winter Park, FL

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About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist in an outpatient setting, you will provide professional direct and indirect services to specific age groups in the outpatient rehabilitation settings. You will conduct physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, implementing individualized treatment plans based on the findings and goals established by the Physical Therapist evaluation. This role requires you to modify treatment plans as appropriate based on ongoing assessments and consultations with the Physical Therapist. You will also collect patient data and communicate discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved, adhering to standards of practice and payer guidelines. Additionally, you will participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support quality standards set by the department. You will be involved in marketing to physicians to build referral relationships and participate in community events to promote public awareness of the services offered.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Current Valid Physical Therapy Assistant or Temporary Physical Therapist Assistant License required.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Physical Therapy experience with Orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical therapy under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans based on Physical Therapist evaluations.
• Modify treatment plans as appropriate based on ongoing assessments.
• Collect patient data and communicate discharge recommendations to the Physical Therapist.
• Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities.
• Support quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
• Maintain clinical competencies and use evidence-based practices.
• Participate in marketing to physicians to build referral relationships.
• Engage in community events to promote public awareness.

Benefits

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities
• Debt-Free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees