AdventHealth University

Outpatient Lymphedema Physical Therapist

AdventHealth University$65K — $122K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
  • Certification in lymphedema preferred or interested in obtaining
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Certification required
  • Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Temporary (PT-TEMP) required
  • Experience with evidence-based practice encouraged

Responsibilities

  • Determine patient diagnoses and establish appropriate care plans
  • Design and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Document treatment accurately and in a timely manner
  • Engage in marketing efforts to build physician referral relationships
  • Oversee care provided by support staff according to regulations
  • Adjust work hours to align with patient needs and census
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain productivity standards

Benefits

  • Flexible weekday schedule with options for four 10-hour shifts or eight-hour shifts
  • Opportunities for professional development and community engagement
  • Engagement in community outreach and educative events
  • Support for maintaining clinical competencies through best practice guidelines
Full Job Description
Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
Day (United States of America)

Address:
2200 Fowler Grove Blvd

City:
Winter Garden

State:
Florida

Postal Code:
34787

Job Description:

  • Location: Winter Garden 2200 Fowler Grove Bvld Winter Garden, FL 34787
  • Schedule: Weekday Schedule available Four 10 hour shifts and Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts
  • Determines physical therapy diagnosis and establishes a plan of care, making recommendations for referral if treatment is needed outside the scope of physical therapist practice.
  • Designs and implements treatment plan of care utilizing practice standards, recommended techniques, modalities, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
  • Documents and charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures.
  • Participates in marketing to physicians and physician practices to build referral relationships.
  • Performs evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards.
  • Participates in marketing to physicians/physician practices to build referral relationships.
  • Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures/speaking, and/or other extension of clinical expertise to the community.
  • Adjusts and adapts to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers and programs as approved and observed by the manager or director.
  • Practices principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence-based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
  • Oversees the care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides, according to established regulations and practice standards.
  • Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities and supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
  • Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required
  • Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform functional mobility skills and evaluates muscle, nerve, joint, and integumentary systems.
  • Monitors patient response and progress to treatment, modifying the treatment plan as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:
  • Doctorate [Preferred]


Field of Study:
  • in Physical Therapy


Work Experience:
  • Certification in lymphedema or interested in obtaining it. [Preferred]


Additional Information:
  • Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.


Licenses and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Physical Therapist (PT) [Required] OR Physical Therapist - Temporary (PT-TEMP) [Required]


Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$65,622.66 - $122,055.21

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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