Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease. The Physical Therapist works closely with patients and clients to restore, maintain, and
promote their overall fitness and wellness for healthier and more active lifestyles. This position is used primarily to supplement weekend staffing,
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.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
• 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.
• 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.
Other Related Functions
• Maintain a cheerful atmosphere in which to treat. Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety and infection control, as required.
• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.
• Instructs and supervises supportive personnel in their duties.
• The Physical Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned site.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s
requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s
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
Acute care highly preferred for this role