Physical Therapist - Acute - PRN Pool - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. The Physical Therapist will conduct examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, prognoses, and interventions to achieve optimal functional outcomes. This therapist will primarily support acute care with potential for cross-training in inpatient rehabilitation (IPR). Both weekday and weekend coverage are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with acute care and/or inpatient rehab.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings, family, significant others, and other data sources.
Develops treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care and include specific goals and objectives, and treats accordingly.
Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession-specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients appropriate to their age-specific needs.
Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
Provides care as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.
Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.
Provides patient/family education as indicated.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.