Physical Therapist

Westminster Communities Of Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance

Fitness Facility Onsite

Vacation Pay

Parking (Downtown Orlando)

And More!

Job summary

Westminster Towers in Orlando, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess residents, develop care plans, and provide direct therapy. The role includes supervising licensed therapists and assistants, with weekend availability required.

Knowledge of long-term care and experience in Med-surg or Home Health are a plus. Join a not-for-profit, church-related community focused on elder care services and health facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in Florida.
• One year of long-term care experience desirable.
• Med-surg or Home Health experience helpful.
• Lymphedema Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat physical conditions to restore function and mobility.
• Design and carry out Care Plans for residents.
• Conduct assessments and screens for therapy needs.
• Provide treatment modalities and supervise staff and students.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the system.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Florida Physical Therapist License

Job description

Westminster Towers
Orlando, FL 32801, USA

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.

• 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.
• Conduct assessment and screens to determine the need for therapy. Provide treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs and therapeutic massage.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including updating information in the system.
• Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process
• 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
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Fitness Facility Onsite
• Vacation Pay
• Parking (Downtown Orlando)
• And More!

EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”

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

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Physical Therapist

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