Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Heart of Florida

• Close proximity to Walt Disney World
• Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy
• Beautiful local golf courses available year round
• Faith-based work environment
• Great benefits

• Full Time

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.

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

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.