In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis many people have found themselves laid off or displaced. But there are several businesses looking to hire people to fill high-demand jobs during this pandemic. To better serve our community and partners we have compiled a list of opportunities for immediate employment.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has a disaster recovery jobs portal at www.employflorida.com.
They also offer re-employment assistance at floridajobs.org/covid-19.
General Opportunities
CVS
Pizza Hut
Walmart
Lowes
Dollar Tree
Aldi
Amazon
Domino's Pizza
Publix
Florida Blue parent company hiring 1,200
GuideWell, the parent company the state’s leading health insurer Florida Blue, is hiring 1,200 licensed health insurance agents in preparation for fall open enrollment. These are full-time temporary contractor positions will allow agents to work from home starting between June and September and continuing through December. The roles include a $17/hour wage as well as commissions. Candidates must have an active state health insurance sales license (the 215 or 240 license in Florida). Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested persons may apply for positions at careers.guidewell.com.
Hospitalist Oppty Day Shift
About: We are currently looking to add a hospitalist to our team in Orlando, FL. This position is a day shift 7 on 7 off 12 hour per shift. You will see an average of 20 patients a day. This position is a 1099 opportunity and pays $1300 per shift. You are also eligible for up to 15k in bonuses per year.
Preferred skills/experience: Candidate will be BC as an Internal Medicine physician and have at least 2-3 years of hospitalist experience. You will need to have the ability to become license or already have your license in FL.
Benefits: Malpractice is paid by the group.
Relocation and Sign On is Negotiable for the right candidate.
Send Resume to: Julie Demps jdemps@academyphysicians.com
Community
About: The highly desirable Central Florida location offers excellent weather year round and access to sports and top attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. Don't forget to check out the many shopping malls and outlets which are by far the best!
Our Primary Care Group in Davenport FL is looking for a BE/BC family practice physician for their location 30 minutes from Orlando FL. Outpatient Only. Bilingual a must!
Preferred skills/experience: candidate must be BE/BC and have their boards scheduled. Ability to obtain a FL license. New residents are welcome to apply.
Benefits:
Excellent Compensation Plan
Health and Dental Benefits
PTO
CME Allowance $3500 and 1 week
Relocation up to 8k
Sign On Bonus 10k
Send Resume to: Julie Demps jdemps@academyphysicians.com
Bilingual Family Medicine Physician
About: Outpatient only with telephone call on their own patients.
They have 1 FT physician in Davenport and another physician who works 2 days in Davenport and 3 days in Poinciana. They are looking for a physician who can work in Poinciana full time.
Requirement: Candidate will need to sign a three year contract.
Benefits: Competitive Pay
PTO
Send Resume to: Julie Demps jdemps@academyphysicians.com
Like so many businesses, our financial institutions have hadto adapt their operations to accommodate social distancing. Some may be offering payment deferrals orwaiving of fees in certain situations. Hereare some updates from our local banks.
Bank of America
Bank of America's lobbies are open 10 am to 4 pm. They are pausing mortgage and loan payments if a client calls to initiate the pause. They are also eliminating overdraft charges if a client calls to ask.
BB&T
BB&T banks are open Monday thru Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm. Business inside the building is by appointment only. Friday hours are 9 am to 6 pm by appointment only. Currently loans and lines of credit are currently as usual.
Centennial Bank
Centennial Bank's drive thrus are open from 8 am to 5 pm. They do not have any special COVID-19 related offerings right now.
CenterState Bank
CenterState Bank is open Monday thru Friday by appointment only. Their drive thru hours are 8 am to 6 pm. Their loans and lines of credit are as usual.
Trustco Bank
Trustco Bank is operating under their usual hours, but limiting the number of people in the lobby at a time. Their drive trhu is open from 8 am to 5 pm.
Most of our local attractions are currently closed following the county-wide orders issued in Osceola and Orange counties. Check back here to find out when they will reopen. In the meantime, visit their websites to book visits on a future date, or to purchase a gift card to use for a future visit. Maybe consider giving the gift of a future attraction visit for upcoming birthdays or holidays? Finally, some of these attractions have gotten creative and now offer virtual experiences via their websites or social media. As you practice social distancing, or entertain your homeschoolers, check out these fun, virtual visits to some of our favorite local spots.
Experience Kissimmee
Experience Kissimmee, Osceola's tourism gurus, have coloring pages and other fun activities available on their Facebook Page, and you can take a Virtual Kissimmee Vacation on their website.
Fun Spot Kissimmee
Fun Spot is currently closed.
You can purchase tickets for a future visit here.
GATORLAND Orlando
Gatorland is currently closed, but they are offering virtual experiences including the "School of Croc."
Gay Days
Gay Days has moved from June 2020 to October 27 -November 2, 2020 and will be know as Gay Days Halloween. Learn more at their website.
Island Grove Wine Company at Formosa Gardens
Island Grove Wine Company is closed until at least May 1, but you can follow their QuaranWine Chronicles, which includes fun wine-themed ideas while social distancing, on their Facebook page.
Island H2O Live!
Island H2O Live! is currently closed. You can check out their great deal on season passes, however, and start preparing for a full year of fun visits later on.
Maxflight Helicopter Tours
Maxflight Helicopters is currently closed. View some of their experiences on their YouTube page.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Medieval Times is currently closed, but you can find fun interactive videos on their YouTube page.
Museum of Military History
The Museum of Military History is closed. You can take a virtual tour of the museum with videos and exhibit images on their website or app. Check out the tour or download the app here.
Old Town
Old Town's retail locations are currently closed, but their restaurants are open for takeout or delivery, and many of them have special offers available. See a list of open restaurants and offers here.
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure is currently closed. You can view pictures and videos and purchase a gift card for a future adventure on their website.
Osceola Arts
Osceola Arts has cancelled their next two productions. You can check out some fun videos promoting their past productions at their YouTube page.
Osceola County Welcome Center and Museum
The Welcome Center and Museum is closed until further notice, but their website includes fun and educational information on the history of Kissimmee, Osceola County, St. Cloud, and Narcoosee. You can also shop at their online store.
Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek
The Pioneer Village is closed until further notice. However, Osceola History is sharing fun coloring pages of some of their historic buildings over on their Facebook page.
Revolution - The Off Road Experience
Revolution Off-Road is currently open. Gift certificates for a future visit are also available.
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Walt Disney World's four theme parks and two water parks are closed indefinitely. Disney Springs and its shopping, dining, and attraction locations are also closed.
Disney has created a whole new site called DisneyMagicMoments.com that features special story readings, virtual entertainment and visits to attractions, and a whole new cartoon featuring Olaf!
Plus, you can still shop for Disney merchandise online here, and find additional interactive features and interesting articles from the Mouse at Disney Parks Blog.
Wild Florida
Wild Florida is closed, but invites guests to join them on their social media channels for #WildWednesday , a listening adventure of natural sounds. Follow their Facebook page here. You can also book a wild animal for your next Zoom meeting on their website.
