Orthopedic Physical Therapy Float

AdventHealth•Winter Garden, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Float works in Sports Medicine and Rehab in Winter Garden, Florida, with possible travel to additional locations in Winter Garden, Orlando, Clermont, Minneola, and Windermere. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday day-shift position with several shifts. The role provides physical therapy services, supports patient and caregiver education, and contributes to professional development, performance improvement, safety, community outreach, and departmental quality initiatives. The position may include oversight of care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides.

Requirements

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Entry-level competency in physical therapy practice, theory, principles, and applications, as defined in competency and department policies.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
Required Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Required Physical Therapist (PT) license or Physical Therapist-Temporary (PT-TEMP) credential.
Must meet the education level mandated by the relevant certifying body to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
Charge patients accurately, timely, and legibly.
Identify patient and caregiver education needs and use opportunities to teach, including providing discharge recommendations.
Discharge patients when maximum benefit is achieved or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support departmental quality standards and initiatives.
Oversee care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
Maintain productivity standards through effective time management and clinical efficiency, adjusting work hours to meet patient needs as required.
Maintain clinical knowledge, use best or evidence-based practices, and serve as a clinical instructor.
Follow principles of employee and patient safety in daily activities.
Support consumer marketing and public awareness by participating in community events, educational lectures, and other community extensions of clinical expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned.