Physical Therapist - Lake Placid, United States - Job Juncture

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    Physical Therapist -
    • 15k Sign-on Bonus
    • Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
    • Pay Rate Range : $ $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.