Outpatient Sports Orthopedic Physical Therapist

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Requirements

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Therapist (PT) [Required] OR Physical Therapist - Temporary (PT-TEMP) [Required]
Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate [Preferred]
Experience in treating Athletes (preferred)

Responsibilities

Determines physical therapy diagnosis and establishes a plan of care, making recommendations for referral if treatment is needed outside the scope of physical therapist practice.
Designs and implements treatment plan of care utilizing practice standards, recommended techniques, modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform functional mobility skills and evaluates muscle, nerve, joint, and integumentary systems.
Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures/speaking, and/or other extension of clinical expertise to the community.
Oversees the care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities and supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.
Participates in marketing to physicians and physician practices to build referral relationships.
Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
Monitors patient response and progress to treatment, modifying the treatment plan as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.