Physical Therapist

Join the Team at Moorings Park as a Physical Therapist

$5,000.00 Full Time Sign On Bonus

Why Choose Moorings Park?

When you join Moorings Park, you become part of an award-winning, purpose-driven organization where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and excellence is celebrated. Our nationally recognized workplace culture, exceptional benefits, and commitment to partner engagement make Moorings Park more than just a place to workit's a place to build a rewarding career. Together, we create a community where residents and partners alike can belong, connect, and flourish.

About Moorings Park

Moorings Park Communities is a nationally recognized Life Plan organization with three distinctive campuses in Naples, Florida. We are dedicated to creating Simply the Best workplaces through a culture of excellence, compassion, innovation, and service.

Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work

We're proud to share that Moorings Park Communities has earned four 20262027 Novare Employee Satisfaction & Engagement Certifications, reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where partners feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. These honors demonstrate what makes Moorings Park different: we believe exceptional resident experiences begin with an exceptional team. By investing in our partners' growth, well-being, and success, we create an environment where people can build meaningful careers while delivering extraordinary care, hospitality, and service every day.

• Our Mission: Deliver exceptional experiences that honor every individualensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported.
• Our Vision: Reimagine longevity for America through thoughtfully designed communities and personalized services.
• Our Creed: Empower individuals to belong, connect, and flourishnurturing mind, body, and spirit.
• Our Core Values

• Integrity & Ethics
• Not-for-Profit Stewardship
• Service: Compassion & Hospitality
• Passion
• Innovation & Learning
• Respect & Belonging
• Excellence

Enjoy Simply the Best Benefits

At Moorings Park, we believe in taking exceptional care of our partners so they can provide exceptional care to our residents. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• FREE health and dental insurance
• FREE telemedicine services for medical and behavioral health needs
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness program with complimentary access to our on-site fitness center
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive and caring executive leadership team

Position Summary

Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated and talented Physical Therapist to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team. The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring and coordinating the quality and safe delivery of inpatient physical therapy services within the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Key Contributions

• Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including assessment of the resident's physical, medical, psychosocial, and functional status within the SNF environment.
• Develops, implements, and updates an individualized Plan of Care in collaboration with the physician, interdisciplinary team, resident, and family/caregiver, based on identified needs and goals.
• Establishes realistic, measurable, and functional goals, and regularly assesses and documents progress toward these goals.
• Provides skilled physical therapy interventions including, but not limited to:
  • Therapeutic exercises (active, passive, resistive)
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Gait, balance, and transfer training
  • Functional mobility training
  • Positioning and postural training
• Pain management techniques and therapeutic modalities as ordered
• Monitors resident response to treatment and modifies interventions as appropriate.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) through:
  • Instruction and delegation of treatment plans
  • Regular on-site supervision and review of documentation
  • Ongoing communication regarding resident status and care progression
  • Timely documentation of supervisory activities in accordance with regulations
• Communicates resident progress, changes in condition, and recommendations to the physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, care plan conferences, and discharge planning.
• Educates residents and families/caregivers on therapy programs, safety precautions, fall prevention, and use of assistive devices.
• Recommends, fits, and trains residents in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Coordinates discharge planning, including recommendations for continued therapy services, equipment needs, and safe transition to the next level of care (e.g., home health, outpatient therapy, or long-term care).
• Completes accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of evaluations, treatments, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries per facility, state, and federal guidelines.
• Ensures physician orders are obtained, implemented, and accurately documented.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and facility in-services.
• Maintains current knowledge through continuing education and complies with licensure requirements.
• Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff and rehabilitation team members.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff as needed.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and supports facility goals for resident and employee satisfaction.
• Assists leadership with staff training, mentoring, and performance evaluations when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
• During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to remain on duty for the duration of the event.
• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Meet CEU and HIV licensure requirements.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
• Previous outpatient rehab internship/experience preferred