Compassionate Physical Therapist - Day Shift, Full-Time

1057 AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice Inc; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 4,828,000 - 8,981,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Kissimmee, Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for full-time home health. The role focuses on patient-centered evaluation, plan of care, and collaboration with physicians and families to support recovery in patients’ homes.

The position requires Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred), strong communication, and independent problem-solving abilities, with regular weekday hours and weekend on-call rotation. Benefits start Day One and include comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of physical therapy theory, modalities, treatments, and skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Team and customer service oriented.
• Basic computer skills.
• Functions with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate personnel as indicated by skill level and professional standing.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Good listening skills and ability to acknowledge patient's preferences in an accepting manner.
• Ability to function independently, problem-solve, prioritize and make decisions related to patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills in relating to referral sources, co-workers, and patients.
• Ability to communicate courteously with physician, clinical staff, and patients.
• Knowledge and competency to perform required documentation and patient care procedures as a PT and to effectively manage various demands of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Requires individuals to be able to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions.
• Knowledge in the identification, prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.
• Demonstrates flexibility and is able to interact positively with associates.

Responsibilities

• Develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, educational activities, and professional affiliations.
• Admits new patients according to departmental policy and performs comprehensive initial evaluations for those requiring physical therapy.
• Conducts home safety evaluations and communicates specific needs to the physician and appropriate team members.
• Establishes a plan of care with goals based on the patient’s current level of functioning and potential for improvement, in conjunction with the patient, family, caregiver, and physician’s orders.
• Implements the physical therapy assessment and care plan, continuously evaluating the patient’s response and modifying as needed.
• Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and adjusts the patient care plan as directed.
• Instructs patients and families in the physical therapy program, including the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices.
• Participates in the team process, through cooperative efforts with team members, in developing the patient care plan and attending team conferences.
• Supervises and plans home health aide activities in the absence of other healthcare professionals, according to individual patient care requirements and department policy.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families.
• Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.
• Participates in the review process, agency performance improvement program, orientation, in-service, and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and patient care responsibilities, including participation in weekend coverage and call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Computer literacy

Independent worker

English proficiency

Documentation skills

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

AdventHealth in Kissimmee, Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for full-time home health. The role focuses on patient-centered evaluation, plan of care, and collaboration with physicians and families to support recovery in patients’ homes.

The position requires Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred), strong communication, and independent problem-solving abilities, with regular weekday hours and weekend on-call rotation. Benefits start Day One and include comprehensive coverage.