What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist ON CALL position at Westminster Brand 051816?
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
- 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.”
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