Physical Therapist - Lake Placid, United States - Job Juncture

Description

Job Description

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)
• 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 physicians 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 residents 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.
Qualifications:
• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
• State license to practice physical therapy required.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
• About the area:
• Lake Placid is a village near the lake of the same name, in New York States 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.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 90000

Salary Max : $ 130000

Currency Type : USD