Physical Therapist


Job description:

PHYSICAL THERAPIST -

  • Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits Package.
  • Full-time.
  • Direct Hire.
  • New Physical Therapy Program Grads Welcome.
  • PT Experience in Long Term Care a Plus.
  • Join the team making a difference in the lives of residents.
  • Professional Growth & Stability.
  • Innovative Training Programs.
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing.
  • Location: Oneonta, NY

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.
  • Nestled in the picturesque Oneonta, New York, is a premier 80-bed facility dedicated to providing exceptional long-term and short-term healthcare services. Their experienced team is committed to delivering personalized care, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and resources, to ensure our residents achieve their highest potential throughout their stay.
  • 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, a plus.

    Qualifications:

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

    Why is This a Great Opportunity:

    • About the area:Oneonta is a city in southern Otsego County, New York State. It is one of the northernmost cities of the Appalachian Region. Its nickname is "City of the Hills. Oneonta offers plentiful green spaces, trailways and parks, a red-brick downtown area full of historic buildings, a plethora of restaurants and eclectic country stores, and a variety of entertainment venues.

    Salary Type : Annual Salary

    Salary Min : $ 93600

    Salary Max : $ 114400

    Currency Type : USD