PHYSICAL THERAPIST Full-time

Utica, NY

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

We offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

• Innovative Training Programs

• And much more!