Physical Therapist - Living Legends Health : Job Details

Description

Physical Therapist

SHIFT: Full Time

Sign on bonus $3,000

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

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

Join our team and be part of a community that cares!

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• PT

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)