Physical Therapist - PRN

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.  The weekend option pool staff offer to work on Saturday or Sunday with a higher rate of pay than usual and this committment could be for both days if available.

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

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