Physical Therapist (WO) (Pool)

Orlando Health; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital in Winter Garden, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist to join weekend staffing. The role focuses on restoring function, mobility, and reducing pain for patients with acute injuries or illnesses.

Collaborative with physicians and the care team, you will provide evaluation, treatment planning, and gait or mobility interventions. Bachelor’s degree is required; state license or temporary permit, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical therapy.
• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Florida or eligible for temporary permit.
• Maintains BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and gathers data from patients, physicians, the interdisciplinary team, families and data sources.
• Develops treatment plans that align with the continuum of care and set specific goals.
• Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of equipment, with safety-focused explanations.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plans and goals as needed.
• Recognizes when the patient has achieved optimal benefit and communicates this to the care team.
• Maintains complete documentation and accurate billing in the medical records.
• Ensures regular, punctual attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies and standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical therapy

Job description

Position Summary

ORLANDO HEALTH HORIZON WEST HOSPITAL

Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is a 60-bed acute-care hospital - with room to grow to 120-beds - located in the Horizon West community of Winter Garden, Florida. The facility offers a full complement of services, including heart care with complete cardio-diagnostic capabilities, digestive health, emergency care, outpatient imaging and lab, orthopedics and sports medicine, and reflux and esophageal disorders. Advanced surgical services include minimally invasive and robotic surgery options with specialty in general, thoracic, podiatric, orthopedic and advanced gynecologic procedures. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center and Joint Replacement certification from The Joint Commission and a repeat "A" Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025.

Orlando Health Horizon West is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease. The Physical Therapist works closely with patients and clients to restore, maintain, and promote their overall fitness and wellness for healthier and more active lifestyles. This position is used primarily to supplement weekend staffing.

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.
• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
• 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.
• 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.