Outpatient Physical Therapist

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist in Ocala, Florida. The therapist maintains clinical knowledge, uses evidence-based practices and acts as a clinical instructor, while supporting community outreach and quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain clinical knowledge and use best or evidence-based practices; serve as a clinical instructor
• Perform evaluations and re-evaluations using recommended techniques and standards
• Establish, implement and adapt individualized treatment plans, including goals, activities and frequency
• Document accurately, completely and on time, and charge patients accurately and legibly
• Identify the need for patient and caregiver education, including discharge recommendations, and discharge patients when maximum benefit is achieved or per standards and payer guidelines
• Oversee the care provided by physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation therapy aides
• Support community marketing and public awareness through events, lectures and other extensions of clinical expertise
• Participate in performance improvement activities and support departmental quality standards
• Maintain productivity standards and adjust work hours to meet patient needs

Required profile

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist - Temporary (PT-TEMP); licensure requirements depend on the certifying body
• Basic Life Support / CPR certification (required)
• Ability to read, write and speak conversational English

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Effective communication with patients, staff, physicians, nurses and administrators

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support, pet benefits

Pay range: $31.86 - $59.27. The position is day shift, full time, and is subject to a Florida Level 2 background screening.