Physical Therapist
65,000 – 85,000 • yearly
NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
Job Description
Job description:
PHYSICAL THERAPIST opening:
Full-time, Permanent, Direct Hire
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Benefits Package
- Professional Growth & Stability
- Innovative Training Programs
Location: Oneonta, NY
Position is for an 80-bed long term and short-term facility, located in beautiful Oneonta, New York. They have state-of-the-art equipment.
Summary:
The PT 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 Resident's condition and develop an appropriate physical rehabilitation plan.
- Help Residents to improve their mobility.
- Relieve Resident's 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:
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Benefits Package
- Professional Growth & Stability
- Innovative Training Programs
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 : 65000
Salary Max : 85000
Currency Type : US Dollars