Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Float - West (Clermont, Four Corners, Ocoee, Winter Garden)

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment or tuition help

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopedics float in the West Region (Clermont, Four Corners, Ocoee, Winter Garden). The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing education and support across multiple clinics.

The position requires a Florida PT license (temporary permit acceptable) and a current BLS certification. This is a PRN/Pool role with standard clinic hours and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an approved program.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist license. Temporary permit acceptable.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification active.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and gather data from multiple sources to inform care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with clear goals and outcomes.
• Demonstrate safe use and maintenance of PT equipment and provide explanations to patients.
• Deliver age-appropriate care and re-evaluate plans as needed based on patient progress.
• Document patient care accurately and ensure compliant billing.
• Educate patients and families to support ongoing recovery and home programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

We're Hiring: Physical Therapist (PT) - Float | Outpatient Orthopedics (West Region)

Primary Coverage Area: West Region Clinics - Clermont, Four Corners, Ocoee, & Winter Garden

Department: Orlando Health Ambulatory - Outpatient Rehab

Status: PRN/Pool | As needed Basis

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Title: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics Float

About the Role & Why This Role Matters

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 across our West Region outpatient orthopedic clinics.

All Inclusive Benefits (Start Day One)

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, & FREE college education programs
• Retirement savings
• Paid paternity leave & fertility benefits
• Back up elder and childcare
• Pet insurance
• PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees!

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a comprehensive, non-profit healthcare organization serving the southeastern United States. Our ambulatory outpatient rehabilitation network provides evidence-based, compassionate therapy services across Central Florida, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and working collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and primary care teams.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assess 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 on 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 other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

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.

Experience

• None required.