Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFacility: South Lake Hospital Location: Clermont, Florida Type: Variable Full-time (36 hours) Shift: Day shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) Responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Evaluates patients, gathers data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family, significant other persons and data sources. • Develops treatment plans that integrate the continuum of care and sets specific goals and objectives. • Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of equipment specific to the profession, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose. • Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate. • Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy. • Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice. • Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing. • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. • Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence. • 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 permit acceptable. • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. Experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.