The Physical Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. They also maintain accurate documentation, billing, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and possess a current Florida Physical Therapist license or temporary permit. A current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification is required, with acute care experience highly preferred.
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.
Perfect role for someone needing extra income on weekends and wants more acute care experience!
Orlando Health Dr.
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Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S.
News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985.
With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
In 2025, Dr.
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Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being.
The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you."
Responsibilities
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. Other Related Functions
Maintain a cheerful atmosphere in which to treat. Demonstrates caring, honesty and open communication with all.
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.
The Physical Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned site.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s
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 Acute care highly preferred for this role
