The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat residents to restore function and improve mobility while designing and implementing individualized care plans. They will also participate in clinical program development, supervise staff, and maintain accurate documentation for all patient interactions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida. One year of experience in long-term care, med-surg, or home health settings is preferred.
professional certificateDocumentationSupervisionRehabilitationDischarge planningPatient assessmentStaff trainingCare planningMobility restorationClinical team collaborationPhysical therapyTreatment modalitiesClinical program developmentTherapeutic massageElectrical stimulationResident screening
Job description
Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St.
Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Physical Therapist to work on a full-time permanent basis.
This position provides 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.
This individual will be involved with the clinical program development and supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.
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We offer
Medical Insurance – three plan options
Dental Insurance – three plan options
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary (Premium paid by company)
Long Term Disability – (Premium paid by company)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan
PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (available after 90 days of employment)
Resident Christmas Fund for team members
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Employee assistance program
Short term disability
Long term disability
403(b) retirement plan
Bereavement leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Discounted meals
Flexible spending plans
Health advocate
Profit sharing plan
Voluntary term life insurance
Paid jury duty
Free flu shots
Basic life & AD&D insurance
Tickets at work
PTO hours
Hospital indemnity plan
Resident scholarship program
Voluntary group accident
Voluntary group critical illness
Resident christmas fund
Foundation mercy fund
Hepatitis b vaccinations
Training & career growth
Foundation Mercy Fund
Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
Discounted Meals
Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
Training & Career growth
Essential position functions
The Physical Therapist will comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with
Westminster
Services and its communities, including: 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.
The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.
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.
Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical activities of this position involve: Fingering, Lifting up to 40 lbs., Standing, Grasping, pushing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching,
Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, Smelling, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Tasting
An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Physical hazards using equipment, Respiratory hazards
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.
