Physical Therapist


Job description:

Physical Therapist -

  • Direct Hire.
  • Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
  • Excellent Benefits Package.
  • Permanent or a Traveler Accepted.
  • Full Time.
  • New Physical Therapist Grads Welcome.
  • Setting:Outpatient Rehab Center/Skilled Nursing Facility/Assisted Living.
  • Location:Waverly, NY (Southern tier region of New York State)
  • Premier health organization boasts excellent physical therapy team.
  • Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. Come join a great team. 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 Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
  • Maintains statistical records of treatments.
  • Assists with service training programs upon request.
  • Records and updates 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 geriatric, subacute and all adult populations.
  • 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:
    • Waverly is the largest village in Tioga County, New York, United States. It is located southeast of Elmira in the Southern Tier region. Near state colleges,
    • Waverly NY has museums that preserve the areas Native American history to a walk or drive down Chemung Street and Park and Pennsylvania Avenues for a look at the several homes with elaborate architectural stature and historic worth, and or for a taste of delectable food from hometown restaurants/diners, shopping in unique stores to spending a night or more in a lovely Victorian bed and breakfast. Nature settings surround this unique community with so much to offer.

    Salary Type : Annual Salary

    Salary Min : $ 75000

    Salary Max : $ 95000

    Currency Type : USD