All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
·Benefits from Day One
·Paid Days Off from Day One
· $5,000.00 sign-on (2-year commitment)
· $1,500.00 relocation to qualified candidates
·Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
Our promise to you:
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.
The quaint, closely connected City of Apopka is a short drive from Orlando, yet far removed from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. It’s a theme reflected here in our hospital, which benefits from AdventHealth’s vast network of cutting-edge medical resources while maintaining the warmth of a community-based health care facility. From critical care to specialized emergency medicine and advanced diagnostic imaging, we provide a multitude of inpatient and outpatient services.
AdventHealth Apopka is proud to deliver the foremost in service and medical technology to our neighbors. With 158 beds, we offer services from emergency to radiology, robotic surgery to advanced specialty care with the recent expansion of our dedicated Cardiac unit, we have the skill, experience and cutting-edge tools to meet your needs. At AdventHealth Apopka, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ to our community by providing the most advanced care in the area within a compassionate, caring environment that puts our patients first.
The role you’ll contribute:
Evaluates, develops an appropriate plan of care, and treats patients who present with bodily impairments and functional limitations as medically prescribed.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
•Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform functional mobility skills and evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, and integumentary systems
•Designs and implements a treatment plan of care utilizing practice standards and recommended techniques and modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient's needs. Monitors patient's response and progress to treatment and modifies treatment plan as appropriate
•Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policies and procedures
•Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and follow up services
•Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients, family and healthcare professionals within and across care settings and communities
•Oversees the care provided by physical therapy assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards
•Meets productivity standard as defined by department •Attends department meetings and education as required
•Practices principles of professional development and performance improvements by maintaining clinical knowledge, using best and or evidence-based practices, and serving as a Clinical instructor
•Educates patients, family members, and caregivers about identifying needs
•May assist as required to market physical therapy program in the hospital and community
•Willingly adjust and adapt to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers/ programs as needed/ approved and observed by manager
•Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:
•Entry level competency of physical therapy practice, theory, principles, and applications as defined in competency/department policies
•Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
•Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Qualifications
What you will need to succeed:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION: REQUIRED:
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained before employee starts patient care
•Licensed in applicable state as a Physical Therapist OR Temporary State permit as Physical Therapist
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.