Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree required (or foreign equivalent) if licensed after January 2016.
Preferred two years of experience in Physical Therapy.
State licensure in Physical Therapy is mandatory.
CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from an approved vendor.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.
Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations to ensure quality standards and identify areas needing attention.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients.
Provide therapy interventions using established protocols and techniques.
Create and communicate care and discharge plans to relevant parties.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and within deadlines.
Supervise assigned therapy assistants.
Perform additional job-related duties as needed.
Benefits
Commitment to safety and wellbeing of associates and patients.
Required vaccinations for all associates, with potential for medical and religious exemptions.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Essential Functions:
Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
Supervises assigned assistants.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc
Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. is a non-profit healthcare organization that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the southern United States. The organization is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is one of the largest non-profit healthcare providers in the country. Adventist Health System Sunbelt, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
