Physical Therapist

Job description:

PHYSICAL THERAPIST -

• Full-time
• Direct Hire
• New Physical Therapy Grads Welcome
• Competitive Compensation, based on experience
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Location: Pawling, 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.

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 Physical Therapist License
• Experience in skilled nursing/long term care, a plus

Qualifications:

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

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs
• Direct Hire
• About the area: Pawling is16 miles NE Danbury CT, 21 miles SE Poughkeepsie.Pawling is a village in Dutchess County, New York. It is part of the PoughkeepsieNewburghMiddletown, NY Metropolitan Area as well as the larger New YorkNewarkBridgeport, NY-NJ-CT-PA. Pawling has incredible country vistas, unique homes, a quaint village and over 300 acres of parkland. The Great Swamp, Appalachian Trail and Nature Conservancy offer outdoor enthusiasts opportunities aplenty. Play nine holes at Dutcher Golf Course, the oldest municipality-owned golf course in America. Listen to great live music at Daryls House Restaurant & Live Music Club. Enjoy American cuisine and a wide selection of made-from-scratch baked goods from graduates of The Culinary Institute of America. Visit the John Kane House, where George Washington establish his headquarters for two months during the Revolutionary War.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 65000

Salary Max : 85000

Currency Type : US Dollars