Physical Therapist - Outpatient - YMCA - Day Shift - Full Time

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist for our outpatient YMCA location near Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.

The role involves evaluating patients, forming individualized treatment plans, and guiding patients toward functional recovery with empathy and professionalism. You will implement plans, document progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high‑quality care. Florida PT licensure and BLS certification are required, with opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical therapy.
• Maintains Florida Physical Therapist license (Temporary permit acceptable).
• Maintains current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and gathers comprehensive data from multiple sources.
• Develops treatment plans with specific goals and continuity of care.
• Demonstrates competency in equipment use and safety.
• Provides care appropriate to patient age and condition.
• Re-evaluates treatment plans and adjusts goals as needed.
• Documents procedures and ensures accurate billing and records.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

This is our outpatient location at the YMCA not far from Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. We are looking for someone that is ready to join a winning team and grow in their career. You will need empathy, patience, and a great attitude to be part of a dynamic group of hard working therapists that are committed to excellence!

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.

We offer benefits on day one to include, tuition reimbursement, medical, vision, dental, long and short term disability, 403B retirment accout and much more!

Responsibilities

What you will do

• 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.
• 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, and infection control, as required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.
• Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida. Temporary permit acceptable.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.