Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist -

15k Sign-on BonusCompetitive Compensation, based on experience.Pay Rate Range : $44.01 - $66.02 / hour PLUS experience credit.Gas Allowance StipendExcellent 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 FacilityNewly, renovated building.This position will be staffed specifically in the REHAB unit.Location: Lake Placid, NY (Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics) 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.

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 WelcomeTwo 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.