Physical Therapist SFX Contract $75/hr

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

Responsible for a continuum of services providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic and other physically-related disorders requiring mobility training, strengthening, modalities, specialized manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

• Evaluates patients, presenting or referred to physical therapy, by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.
• Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.
• Performs a variety of best practice and evidence based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient. Establishes appropriate treatment plan with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patient, family and other members of the health care team including discharge planning. Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family and therapy goals are met.
• Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources.

• Entry level professional competency of Physical Therapy practices, theory, principles and applications as defined in competencies departmental policy [Required]
• Basic computer skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office and Windows. [Preferred]

• Masters [Required]
• Doctoral [Preferred]

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

• 5+ of work experience in physical therapy [Required]

• State Physical Therapist (PT) [Required] 
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.