Physical Therapist - 

• 15k Sign-on Bonus
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
• Pay Rate Range :  $44.01 - $66.02 / hour PLUS experience credit.
• Gas Allowance Stipend
• Excellent Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, PTO w/ Buy Back option.
• PT Traveler Accepted. (Will Pay Full Housing).
• Direct Hire
  
• Full Time.
  
• Recognition Program with points to redeem for prizes and gift cards.
• Employee referral program.
• Mentorship Program.
• Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000 (based on tenure).
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks. 
• New Physical Therapist Grads Welcome.
• Setting:  Skilled Nursing Facility
• Newly, renovated building.
• This position will be staffed specifically in the REHAB unit.
• Location: Lake Placid, NY (Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics)
  

1. Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services.
2. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s 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 resident’s 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 PT 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.
  

 About the area:  

• Lake Placid is a village near the lake of the same name, in New York State’s 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.