Clermont

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist 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. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in Orlando Health Ambulatory – Outpatient Rehab at 16966 Cagan Ridge Blvd, Clermont, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 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.
Experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using information from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family and 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.
Demonstrate competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession-specific equipment; observe safety precautions and explain equipment and its purpose.
Provide treatment and care appropriate to the age 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 lifespan 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.
Ensure complete documentation and accurate billing.
Provide patient and family education as indicated.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.