Position Summary
- Orlando Health Children's Pavilion Bringing Better Together Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion will be a leading-edge facility, beautifully designed and home to efficient and forward-thinking programs and services. Physicians, nurses and other caregivers will work within supportive, health-affirming and community-minded spaces with the tools and technology necessary to provide enhanced, seamless, quality care to the children we serve. "This marks the beginning of a transformative journey in pediatric healthcare that will have a profound impact in the region."
- Justin Williams, President, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children A Bold Vision Has Been Cast Located within walking distance of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion will bring over 30 pediatric specialties and services together under one roof, enhancing physician collaboration and improving the patient and family experience. The Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion requires an investment of $165 million. Just as our patients call on us to deliver best-in-class care, we invite you to help make this vision a reality. Breaking New Ground As the only facility of this type in the region, we will bring together over 30 Orlando Health Arnold Palmer specialties and services under one roof, offering a more streamlined and effective multidisciplinary care approach for those with ongoing outpatient needs. Rising into the downtown skyline, the Orlando Health Children's Pavilion, we are not just constructing a building; we are building a future where brilliance in pediatric care will shine on every child and teenager in need.
Position Summary
Works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The Physical Therapist role includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions toward achieving the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client
Responsibilities
- 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. Preferred Experience 2 years of Pediatric Experience
Qualifications
- 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.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload.
- Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.
- 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 practicing location (s).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.
- Provides patient/family education as indicated.
- 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
- Maintains a positive and encouraging treatment environment.
- Demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with all patients and coworkers.
- 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.
