Physical Therapist

By | October 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Physical Therapist

Job description:

PHYSICAL THERAPIST –

  • Full-time
  • Direct Hire
  • New PT Program Grads Welcome.
  • Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Professional Growth & Stability
  • Innovative Training Programs
  • Location: lion, NY (13 miles East of Utica NY, in the Mohawk region)

Summary:

  • The Physical Therapist examines Residents upon admission, and then develops/administers therapy plans to manage their conditions, prevent further disabilities, and achieve long-term health benefits.
  • The primary focus is to promote movements, reduce pain, and prevent disability through exercise therapy, manual therapy and other techniques.

    • Duties Include:

    • Evaluate a Residents condition and develop an appropriate physical rehabilitation plan.
    • Help Residents to improve their mobility.
    • Relieve Residents pain using exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and physical therapy devices.
    • Teach Residents how to use physical therapy equipment.
    • Help Residents through their tasks and monitor their performance.
    • Tell Residents what they should anticipate in different stages of their recovery and how they will handle each situation.
    • Maintain Resident confidence and protect facility operations by keeping information confidential.
    • Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants when required.
    • Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
    • Protects Residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
    • Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
    • Contribute to inter-disciplinary team efforts in resident care

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
    • Current New York State PT License
    • Experience in skilled nursing/ long term care settings preferred

    Qualifications:

    • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
    • Current New York State PT License

    Why is This a Great Opportunity:

    • About the area:Ilion, N.Y. in the Mohawk Valley. A unique area with sprawling parks and playgrounds, and convenient shopping. Available housing includes everything from wonderful old 19th century Victorians, to condominiums, to the house of your choice in a variety of new developments. Oneida and neighboring communities offer excellent school systems with records of academic excellence and student success. The area boasts a progressive library, and many other easily accessible services. Oneida is equidistant between Syracuse to its west and Utica to its east, with beautiful Oneida Lake just 5 miles north. Finger Lakes wine country and the majestic Adirondack mountains are easy day trips, with Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Philadelphia and New York City all within a 5-hour drive. Syracuse University sports are a major source of regional pride and excitement and two world class shopping and entertainment destination – Turning Stone Casino and Destiny USA – are just minutes away.

    Salary Type : Annual Salary

    Salary Min : 65000

    Salary Max : 85000

    Currency Type : US Dollars