Neuro Outpatient Physical Therapist AdventHealth Ocala

This is an outpatient specialty physical therapy position that treats neurologic patients in a one-on-one capacity , including CVA, Parkinson’s, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputee and other neurologic conditions.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Insurance*

• Up to $15 k Sign-on Bonus*

• Up to $10k Relocation Bonus*

• New & Recent Graduates Welcome! & Mentorship available

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.

Schedule:

Full Time Days

The role you’ll contribute:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs in the specialty outpatient setting for the neurologic population, including CVA, Parkinson’s, Spinal Cord Injury , Amputee and other neurologic conditions. Treats patients in a 1:1 capacity to implement their therapy plan of care and collaborates with speech and occupational therapy to implement whole person, comprehensive patient care in an outpatient specialty clinic.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Evaluates, develops an appropriate plan of care, and treats patients who present with bodily impairments and functional limitations as medically prescribed

• 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

• Collaborates effectively with speech and occupational therapy teams to implement whole person, comprehensive patient care

• Documents and charges accurately, ethically, 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

• 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