Physical Therapist - AdventHealth East Orlando - Acute Care

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• $5,000.00 sign-on (2-year commitment)
• $1,500.00 relocation to qualified candidates
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

• Annual continuing education stipend
• Opportunities for advancement through rehab's Clinical Excellence Program
• Use of Epic EMR

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT

Shift : Sunday - Wednesday from 9am-7:30pm (10 hour shifts)

The community you'll be caring for:
• AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area
• A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience
• Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018

The role you'll contribute:

Provides direct and indirect services in the acute care, inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Utilizes process improvement in achieving the goals of the Rehabilitation Department. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies, and accrediting bodies. May supervise other Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, technical aides, volunteers and interns. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques. Establishes, implements and adapts an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency). Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved and/or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines.
• Documents accurately, completely, and timely with legible handwriting. Uses measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.
• Charges patient accurately, timely, and legibly according to guidelines of the CPT code format and following insurance guidelines.
• Identifies the need for patient/caregiver education and utilizes each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis, including discharge recommendations. Documents education and understanding, as appropriate.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.

Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and five or more years of work experience in physical therapy, OR
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

• Licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist, OR
• Temporary State of Florida permit as Physical Therapist*
• BLS Certificate