Physical Therapist

By | October 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Physical Therapist

Job description:

Physical Therapist –

  • Monday – Friday (Days)
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Competitive Compensation, based on experience
  • New PT Grads Welcome
  • DIRECT HIRE
  • PERMANENT
  • TRAVELER ACCEPTED (Will Pay Full Housing)
  • Location: Lake Placid, NY
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

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.

  • Responsibilities:
  • Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physicians 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 residents 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.
  • Qualifications:
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
  • State license to practice physical therapy required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

  • About the area:Lake Placid is a village near the lake of the same name, in New York States beautiful Adirondack Mountains. It’s known as a Winter Olympics venue and a hub for snow sports and other outdoor pursuits. In the center of town, Mirror Lake has a trail around the shoreline. The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is a popular attraction.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 75000

Salary Max : 95000

Currency Type : US Dollars