Physical Therapist - Acute - PRN Pool - Bayfront Hospital

Position Summary A Brief Overview Title: Physical Therapist Department: Rehab Services - Acute Location: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Site: St Petersburg FL (on site) Schedule: PRN, both weekday and weekend coverage needed. 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. This therapist will primarily support acute care with possible cross training in inpatient rehab (IPR). Need both weekday and weekend coverage. What you will do 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.