Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Riverview

Orlando Health•Riverview, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works with patients experiencing 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 aimed at achieving 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 Florida; temporary permits are acceptable.
Current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using information gathered from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family members, significant others, and other data sources.
Develop treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care, include specific goals and objectives, and guide treatment.
Use, care for, and maintain profession-specific equipment competently, observe safety precautions, and explain equipment and its purpose to patients.
Provide treatment and care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned caseload and at the practice location.
Re-evaluate patients and modify treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span and interpret patient-status data to identify age-specific needs.
Provide care in accordance with the unit, area, and department 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.
Complete documentation and billing accurately.
Provide patient and family education as indicated.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.