Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical Therapist - Per Diem Days

Location:

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital – a 178‑bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the Florida Treasure Coast for over 50 years.

"Orlando Health is Your Best Place to Work" is more than a slogan – it's a promise to our staff and patients.

Works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status due to injury, disease, or other causes. The role involves 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 others, and other data sources.
• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care, set 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 plans and goals when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Assesses 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 at 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 local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• 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, infection control, and other required functions.
• 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/Health Care Provider certification.

Experience: None (no prior experience required).

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Competitive pay with evening, night, and weekend shift differentials. Full benefits start on day one, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more.