Job Information
Elderwood Physical Therapist in Lake Placid, New York
Salary
$44.01 - $66.02 / hour
Overview
Physical Therapist Pay Rate Range : $44.01 - $66.02 / hour PLUS experience credit! Earn more with experience! 25k Sign-on Bonus!
NEW, Gas Allowance Benefit for Full and Part-time positions!
Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is seeking a high quality, engaging Physical Therapist to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our FULL TIME position. This position will be staffed specifically on our REHAB unit.
Must have a State specific Physical Therapy License to apply
Apply today! Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid Benefits:
Gas Allowance Stipend
Newly, renovated building
Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks
Shift Differentials
Full Benefits Package
Employee referral program
Mentorship Program
Continuing education program with a benefit of up to $1,000! (based on tenure)
This position is located in Lake Placid, NY., home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Physical Therapist Position Overview:
Physical therapy staff members at Elderwood assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality physical therapy services.
Flexible schedule inclusive of weekdays, weekends and some holidays.
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Responsibilities
Physical Therapist 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
Physical Therapist Qualifications:
Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
State license to practice physical therapy required.
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.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date1 month ago(4/4/2024 9:47 AM)
Requisition ID2024-29110
of Openings2
Area of InterestTherapy
CompanyElderwood
LocationElderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
Position TypeRegular Full-Time
ShiftWeekdays, Some Weekends including Holidays
Salary$44.01 - $66.02 / hour