Physical Therapist - Full Time Days

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 to achieve the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client.

The position is with Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital, a 119-bed acute care facility serving Brevard County. The hospital provides medical and surgical care in specialties including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics, and surgical services.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using information gathered from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family members, significant others, and other data sources.
• Develops treatment plans with specific goals and objectives that integrate with the continuum of care, and provides treatment accordingly.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession-specific equipment; observes safety precautions and explains equipment and its purpose to patients.
• Provides care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients on the assigned caseload and at the practicing location.
• Re-evaluates patients and modifies treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
• Assesses patient-status data and interprets information needed to identify age-specific patient requirements.
• Provides care according to the unit, area, or department’s policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and communicates when a patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.
• Adheres to the State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Completes documentation and billing accurately.
• Provides patient and family education as indicated.
• Maintains reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
• Complies with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains a positive and encouraging treatment environment and demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with patients and coworkers.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Participates in performance improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety, and infection control as required.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Uses and selects supplies and equipment efficiently.
• Instructs and supervises supportive personnel in their duties.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.
• Benefits starting on the first day, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time