Job description:
Physical Therapist -
- Full Time
- DIRECT HIRE
- PERMANENT, OR A 13 WEEK TRAVELER ASSIGNMENT (WILL ACCEPT EITHER)
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience
- New PT Program Grads Welcome
Location:Hornell, NY (Finger Lakes region of NYS)
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.
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.
- New Grads Welcome
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.
NY State license to practice physical therapy required.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
About the area:Hornell is a city located in Steuben County (Finger Lakes region of NYS). It is a small-town environment with city conveniences. The nearby beautiful Finger Lakes provides many recreational and nature activities. Two state parks and four county parks just a short distance away. There is always something to do- boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, skiing, wine tours, shopping, and restaurants.
Alfred University is close by and offers vocational and occupational education programs at the Wildwood campus.
It is 45 minutes to Corning, 30 minutes to Watkins Glen and 1 hour to Rochester.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 60000
Salary Max : 90000
Currency Type : US Dollars