What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Westminster Brand 051816?
Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!
Join the five star team at Westminster Point Pleasant, a beautiful waterfront continuing care retirement community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking dynamic individual for a PRN Physical Therapist position. Must have Weekday availability. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".
Why work for us?
- Competitive Hourly Wage
- Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
- Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
- Warm and Friendly Work Environment
- Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
- Flexible Schedule
- Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
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.
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.
