Full-time Physical Therapist - South Lake Hospital- Rehab

Responsible for evaluating patients and developing treatment plans that integrate with the continuum of care.

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.

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.