Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Float - West (Clermont, Four Corners, Ocoee, Winter Garden)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics Float works on an as-needed basis across Orlando Health Ambulatory outpatient rehabilitation clinics in the West Region: Clermont, Four Corners, Ocoee, and Winter Garden. The role serves patients with impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. It includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention to support the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client. The position works within an outpatient rehabilitation network that provides evidence-based, compassionate therapy and collaborates with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and primary care teams. The listed shift is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

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.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using information from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family, significant others, and other data sources.
Develop treatment plans with specific goals and objectives that integrate with the continuum of care, and provide treatment accordingly.
Use, care for, and maintain profession-specific equipment competently, follow safety precautions, and explain equipment and its purpose to patients.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and age-specific needs of patients on the assigned caseload and at the practicing location.
Re-evaluate patients and modify treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Assess and interpret patient-status data to identify age-specific care requirements.
Provide care in accordance with the unit’s, area’s, and department’s policies and procedures.
Recognize and communicate when patients have 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 and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.