Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - Exciting opportunity for a Physical Therapist!

• Direct Hire.

• Competitive Compensation, based on experience.

• Excellent Benefits Package.

• Permanent or a Traveler Accepted.

• Full Time.

• New Physical Therapist Grads Welcome.

• Setting: Outpatient Rehab Center/Skilled Nursing Facility/Assisted Living.

• Location: Waverly, NY (Southern tier region of New York State)

• Premier health organization boasts excellent physical therapy team.

• Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. Come join a great team. 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 Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.

• Maintains statistical records of treatments.

• Assists with service training programs upon request.

• Records and updates 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.

• Two years’ experience in physical therapy preferred.

• Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for geriatric, subacute and all adult populations.

• 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:

• Waverly is the largest village in Tioga County, New York, United States. It is located southeast of Elmira in the Southern Tier region. Near state colleges,

• Waverly NY has museums that preserve the area’s Native American history to a walk or drive down Chemung Street and Park and Pennsylvania Avenues for a look at the several homes with elaborate architectural stature and historic worth, and or for a taste of delectable food from hometown restaurants/diners, shopping in unique stores to spending a night or more in a lovely Victorian bed and breakfast. Nature settings surround this unique community with so much to offer.