Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist –

An amazing opportunity that will further your PT career as you join a great therapist team. Come make a difference in the lives of patients everyday. This opportunity comes with these great perks:

Excellent Benefits Package
Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
Direct Hire
Permanent or a Traveler Accepted.
New Physical Therapist Program Grads Welcome.
Location: North Creek, NY (at the base of Gore Mountain in the Adirondacks).
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical Therapist Pay Rate Range : $40.00 – $60.00 / hour.
Earn more with experience.
15k Sign-On Bonus.
Gas Allowance Stipend for all positions.
Gas Allowance Stipend
Full Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO w/ Buy Back option.
Recognition Program with points to redeem for prizes and gift cards.
Employee referral program.
Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure).
This position will be staffed specifically at the Inpatient unit.

Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical therapy program.
Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.
Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
Records and updates resident’s plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.
Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to Director Physical Therapy.
Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.

Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
State license to practice physical therapy required.
Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.
Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations necessary.
Ability to direct others necessary.