physical therapist - , FL, United States - Orlando Health

Description

Position Summary Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is a 285-bed acute care facility serving southwest Orange County for more than 35 years.

The hospital offers advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular and stroke care, comprehensive surgical services, and rehabilitation, with minimally invasive options for many procedures utilizing the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System and Mako SmartRobotics roboticarm-assisted surgery for knee and hip joint replacement.

A comprehensive Emergency Department treats both adults and children, including a fast track for minor emergencies, and is a designated Primary Stroke Center.

The campus also includes an Orlando Health Cancer Institute location offering diagnostic, treatment and support services. Recognized for quality, Orlando Health Dr. P.

Phillips appeared among the top teaching hospitals on the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list for 2021 and was named as a 2020 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

The hospital also provides services at the Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion - Osceola in Kissimmee and Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park in Lake Nona.

Responsibilities 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.

• 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. Qualifications 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.

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.

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.

• 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.