Physical Therapist- Oviedo - Orlando Health

Postion Summary

Seeking a passionate outpatient and orthopedic-based physical therapist for our brand-new outpatient rehabilitation clinic within the Orlando Health Medical Pavilion located in Oviedo, Florida.  The role of staff therapist includes the daily evaluation/assessment and treatment of patients with various orthopedic and sports injuries, including non-operative and post-operative populations.

Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vison

403(b) Retirment Savings Plan 

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance 

Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 

Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance 

Car Insurance 

100% PAID Tuition

as well as tuition reimbursment

&

monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

***This position is located at: 1000 W. Broadway St., Oviedo, FL 32765***

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.

Other Related Functions
• Maintains a positive and encouraging treatment environment.
• Demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with all patients and coworkers.
• 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.

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