Job Description

Job Description

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Physical Therapist Acute AdventHealth Apopka FT

Location Address: 2100 Ocoee Apopka Rd, Apopka, FL 32703

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Apopka

* AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 120-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab
* The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station
* The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades

Work Hours/Shift:

* Full Time Sunday thru Thursday 10a - 6:30p (half hour lunch)

You Will Be Responsible For:

* 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
What Will You Need:

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

Job Summary:

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.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.