Physical Therapist FloatTaconic Rehabilitation and Nursing • Highland, NY, United States

Physical Therapist Float

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing • Highland, NY, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST FLOAT

STARTING RATE : $55.00 / hr.

SHIFT : Full-Time, Day shift

Travel required to the following facilities :

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster in Highland, NY
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill, NY
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon, NY

BENEFITS :

Weekly Paychecks

Referral Bonuses

Flexible Schedules

Peer Mentorship

Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Physical Therapist Floats work with patients to improve their movement and manage their pain. PTs use a variety of techniques to help their patients, including hands-on therapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ice / heat, and much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients to understand their physical condition and developing or following a treatment plan.

Participate in family care plan meetings and educate caregivers and family members of clients on patient care

Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.

Administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.

Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient.

Documenting patient care history.

Demonstrate ability to work with geriatric residents

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS :

New York State Physical Therapist licensure

Degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Associtation (APTA) required

CPR certification

Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs

Must have knowledge, skills, and techniques of age specific developmental factors and be able to evaluate patients

Must have up-to-date knowledge for treatment practices and physical therapy programs

Experience in long term care preferred

Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable

Strong customer service skills and compassion

Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines, as well as offer insight to patient and family members

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Respect for residents' privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness

ABOUT US :

Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including : Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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