Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab / Riverview

Orlando Health•Riverview, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The role includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions intended to achieve the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client. This is a full-time outpatient rehabilitation position at Orlando Health Ambulatory in Riverview, Florida, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved physical therapy program.
Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida; temporary permits are acceptable.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using information gathered from patients, physicians, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family members, significant others, and other data sources.
Develop treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care, set specific goals and objectives, and provide treatment accordingly.
Demonstrate competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession-specific equipment; observe safety precautions and explain equipment and its purpose.
Provide treatment and care appropriate to the age of patients on the assigned caseload.
Re-evaluate patients and modify treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
Assess and interpret patient-status information to identify requirements relative to each patient's age-specific needs.
Provide care according to the unit, area, or department’s policies and procedures.
Recognize and communicate when a patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.
Adhere to the State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
Ensure complete documentation and accurate billing.
Provide patient and family education as indicated.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.