Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Lake Mary Hospital (PRN/Pool)

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital is a new 124-bed acute-care hospital located in Seminole County, Florida, offering a full complement of services including inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation services, cardiovascular care, general surgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics. The Inpatient & Outpatient Rehab Department provides rehabilitation services for a wide range of needs, including hip fracture, joint replacement, sports medicine, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cardiac surgery, and oncology/lymphedema rehabilitation. The inpatient Acute Care Therapy team includes specialized therapists for various conditions such as Oncology/Lymphedema, Neurological Conditions, Stroke, Orthopedics, Limb Loss, and Multiple Traumas. Outpatient services are available at a clinic in Longwood, FL. This position is for PRN/Pool status, requiring approximately 20 hours per month, including at least one weekend shift and one major/minor holiday annually. Preferred availability is on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, but other days may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.
Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida—renewed every two years.
Must maintain CPR certification.
Continuing Education as required by State Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

Newly licensed PT's and tenured PT's welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

Works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes.
Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, and intervenes with patients to achieve the highest functional outcomes.
Gathers data from patients, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, family, and other sources for patient evaluations.
Develops treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care and include specific goals and objectives.
Treats patients according to the developed treatment plans.
Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession-specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing explanations.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for patients on the assigned caseload.
Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plans and goals as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Assesses and interprets patient status data to identify age-specific needs.
Provides care in accordance with unit/area/department policies and procedures.
Recognizes and communicates when a 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.