Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Lutz

Department: Orlando Health Ambulatory - Outpatient Rehab Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Title: Physical Therapist Address of Practice: 21756 State Road 54 Suite 102 Lutz, FL 33549 Position Summary 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, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees. 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. Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs. Provides care as described in the unit’s, area’s, or department’s policies and procedures. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their practicing location(s) and 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. 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 None. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health