Resident Physical Therapist - Orlando - ref. q53619515

Position Summary:

***Address of Practice: 1222 So. Orange Ave

Orlando, FL 32806 ***

Position Summary:

They have presented at state and national level conferences on women’s health as well as are completing research in this niche area.

Graduates of the residency program will express their training through excellence in clinical practice, improvement in quality of care, increased knowledge in foundational science and management of patients, application of evidence-based practice, involvement in community service, pursuit of lifelong learning through involvement in education of future physical therapists and participation in clinical research.

This position will be split between Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Acute Care Hospital and Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute Outpatient Center, both located in downtown Orlando.

Responsibilities:

• Committed to the completion of the educational goals and objectives of the residency program and to the mission and values of

• Performs duties outside of clinical time which may include, but are not limited to, sports field coverage, mobility screenings,

• Reports to scheduled mentoring time prepared with patient cases to review or live patient mentor sessions scheduled. Resident

• Communicates with residency program faculty, mentor, and clinical site supervisor as appropriate.
• Collaborates within and across Orlando Health departments and its partners.
• Complete one or more outcome-oriented projects.
• Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, the physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family, significant

• Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives and treats

• Demonstrates competency in the use, care, and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the

• Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s

• 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

• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.
• Ensures complete, and timely, 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,

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

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.

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