Physical Therapist Assistant - Pool/PRN - Licensed - Orlando Health

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is a 285-bed acute care facility serving southwest Orange
County for more than 35 years. The hospital offers advanced technology and expertise in
numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular and stroke care,
comprehensive surgical services, and rehabilitation, with minimally invasive options for many
procedures utilizing the DaVinci® Robotic Surgical System and Mako SmartRobotics™ roboticarm-assisted surgery for knee and hip joint replacement. A comprehensive Emergency
Department treats both adults and children, including a “fast track” for minor emergencies, and
is a designated Primary Stroke Center. The campus also includes an Orlando Health Cancer
Institute location offering diagnostic, treatment and support services. Recognized for quality,
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips appeared among the top teaching hospitals on the IBM Watson
Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021 and was named as a “2020 Best Places to Work in
Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. The hospital also provides services at the Orlando Health
Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion – Osceola in Kissimmee and Orlando Health Emergency
Room – Randal Park in Lake Nona.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing Physical Therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately treat patients according to professional standards of practice.
• Interpersonal communication skills include the ability to coordinate patient care with other team members, and counsel patients
and their families.
• 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.

Education/Training
Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Licensure/Certification

Current license in the State of Florida as Physical Therapist Assistant.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.