Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working, mission-driven, and compassionate?  Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the lives of seniors?  If you answered yes, let’s connect! We’re hiring a Physical Therapist with a Lymphedema certification in Bradenton, Florida.

Westminster Point Pleasant in one of several senior life plan communities in Florida within the Westminster Communities of Florida family.  Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults.  Founded in 1954, Westminster is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 7,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, affordable housing for low-income seniors and more. We are a family of more than 2,500 team members who Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart.   We invite you to apply to the position of Physical Therapist in the Therapy Team.  This position is PRN and we offer flexible scheduling.

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. Lymphedema Certification required.