Physical Therapist - Outpatient - YMCA - Day Shift - Full Time

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an outpatient Physical Therapist position at the YMCA, near Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. The therapist works with patients experiencing 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 aimed at achieving the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client. The position is part of a dynamic team of therapists committed to excellence and calls for empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.

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

• Evaluate patients using information from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings when available, family members, significant others, and other data sources.
• Develop treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care, establish specific goals and objectives, and guide treatment.
• Use, care for, and maintain profession-specific equipment competently; observe safety precautions and explain equipment and its purpose.
• Provide treatment appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Re-evaluate patients and modify treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
• Assess and interpret patient-status information to identify age-specific care requirements.
• Provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Recognize and communicate when patients have received optimal benefit from physical therapy.
• Follow 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 in accordance with applicable policies and laws.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive, encouraging treatment environment and communicate with patients and coworkers with caring, honesty, and openness.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Participate in performance improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety, and infection control as required.
• Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Use and select supplies and equipment efficiently.
• Instruct and supervise supportive personnel.

Benefits

• Benefits available on day one, including tuition reimbursement, medical, vision, dental, long- and short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time