Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab / Riverview

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 Physical Therapist role includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions toward achieving the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part-time employees.

Responsibilities Essential Functions Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, the physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources. Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have 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 of the equipment and its purpose. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Assess 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. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her practicing location (s). 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.

Qualifications Education/Training Bachelor's degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida. Temporary permits are acceptable. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience None