At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s

requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.

• Provides care as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her

practicing location (s).Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from physical therapy.

• Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice.

• Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing.

• Provides patient/family education as indicated.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Maintains a positive and encouraging treatment environment.

• Demonstrates caring, honesty, and open communication with all patients and coworkers.

• Maintains a professional appearance.

• Participates in Performance Improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety, and

infection control, as required.

• Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

• Practices efficient use and selection of supplies and equipment.

• Instructs and supervises supportive personnel in their duties.

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Physical Therapist license in the State of AL. Temporary permit acceptable.