Outpatient Clinical Rehab Operations Ortho Physical Therapist

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Clinical Rehab Operations Ortho Physical Therapist works at AdventHealth’s Sports Medicine and Rehab Outpatient Clinic in Orlando, Florida, on a Monday–Friday schedule. The role provides outpatient rehabilitation services, including patient evaluations and re-evaluations, individualized treatment planning, patient and caregiver education, and discharge planning. The therapist also supports clinical quality and performance improvement, maintains professional knowledge and productivity, and oversees care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides.

Requirements

Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators.
Required certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR.
Required credential: Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist – Temporary (PT-TEMP); the posting also lists Occupational Therapist (OT) as a required credential.
Must possess the education level required by the applicable licensing or certification standards to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

Maintain clinical knowledge, use best and/or evidence-based practices, and serve as a clinical instructor.
Follow employee and patient safety principles in daily work.
Participate in community events, educational lectures, and other activities that support consumer marketing and public awareness.
Perform evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
Establish, implement, and adapt individualized treatment plans, including goals, treatment activities, and frequency.
Document accurately, completely, and promptly using measurable and objective terminology.
Charge patients accurately, promptly, and legibly.
Identify patient and caregiver education needs and provide teaching, including discharge recommendations.
Discharge patients when maximum benefit is achieved or as appropriate under practice standards 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 regulations and practice standards.
Meet departmental productivity standards through effective time management and clinical efficiency, and adjust work hours to meet patient needs as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.