Physical Therapist

Westminster Towers Orlando; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Fun Work Environment

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Vacation Pay

Parking

Career Advancement

Job summary

Westminster Towers Orlando is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents, ensuring optimal rehabilitation and functional recovery. The role involves documentation, care planning, and collaboration with other health professionals. Candidates must be licensed in Florida and have experience in long-term care.

This position offers a fun work environment with flexible hours, competitive wages, health and dental insurance, and a fitness facility onsite. Join the team dedicated to providing excellent care to older adults and individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.
• One year of long-term care experience desirable.
• Lymphedema Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat physical conditions to restore functions.
• Conduct assessments and screens to determine therapy needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update information.
• Perform residency home assessments during discharge.
• Screen residents during admission and quarterly assessments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Therapeutic modalities

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in Florida

Job description

Westminster Towers is a large upscale Active Living Community and Health Center located just south of downtown Orlando. We are a church related, not-for-profit community service organization dedicated and committed to providing services for older adults and persons with special needs by creating and administering excellent residential and health care facilities.

Job Title: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Summary

Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the clinical team process. Provide teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement with the clinical program development. Supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required. Must be willing to work on weekends.

Essential Job Functions:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

1. Evaluate and treat physical conditions in order to restore functions and improve mobility as indicated and ordered by MD. Design and carry out Care Plan.
2. Conduct assessment and screens to determine the need for therapy. Provide treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs and therapeutic massage.
3. Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including updating information in the system.
4. Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process
5. Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

Essential Qualifications:

Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.

Experience and Basic Knowledge: One year of long term care desirable. Med-surg, Home Health experience helpful. Also, working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled, or older adults preferred.

*Lymphedema Certification Required

Join the Westminster Family today! We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Fun Work Environment
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Vacation Pay
• Parking (Downtown Orlando)
• Career Advancement
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – "We honor those who have served."

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Physical Therapist

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