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Team Builders Recruiting and Consulting, LLC
Elmira, NY | Full Time
$93k-111k (estimate)
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Physical Therapist - Outpatient
$93k-111k (estimate)
Full Time
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Team Builders Recruiting and Consulting, LLC is Hiring a Physical Therapist - Outpatient Near Elmira, NY
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
- *Sign-On Bonuses up to $5,000*
- Excellent Benefits Package.
- Direct Hire.
- Full-time.
- Shift - Day.
- Relocation Assistance.
- Location: Elmira, NY (New York State Finger Lakes Region)
- This premier health organization is looking for a Physical Therapist to fill a need in Outpatient Rehab in Elmira NY.
- Join their excellent physical therapy team and make your difference with the team!
- Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. The Staff Physical Therapist is accountable to the Clinical Coordinator of Rehab Services.
- Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy.
- Interviews patients, evaluates patient’s physical condition and needs.
- Develops a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients.
- Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position, adjusting as necessary in the administration of such treatments as exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction.
- Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
- Recommends modification or changes in the patient’s program based on own evaluation of progress.
- Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.
- Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summaries.
- Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
- Provides guidance and direction to those staff members assigned to assist in patient care.
- Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality initiative program, safety and infection control.
- Adheres to hospital wide safety responsibilities:
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and other employees.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all hospital safety policies and procedures (including fire safety and disaster protocol).
- Follows all safety practices on equipment.
- Uses all safety devices on equipment and insures it is in proper working condition.
- Wears safety clothing, glasses, gloves, shoes, etc. when required and respects “Universal Precautions” as indicated.
- Reports any unsafe act or condition to his/her supervisor.
- Attends safety programs when they are conducted.
- Is familiar with and adheres to “Policy and Procedure” manual for the department.
- Assists where indicated in assisting the Clinical Coordinator with quality initiative indicators.
- Assists in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Attends meetings as required and participate on committees as directed.
- Assists in transport of patients to and from PT Department as the need should arise.
- Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Therapists in his/her absence.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
- Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
- Provides age appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience.
- Must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, to practice physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.
- Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts. May involve lifting, pushing, pulling. Must be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently and at least one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another person.
- Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Employment, however, may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.
- Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care.
- Elmira is a small town in western New York along the Pennsylvania border south of the Finger Lakes region. The biggest industrial landmark is the Corning Glass Works 14 miles west of Corning. There are many hidden gems from exploring underground caves to hot air balloon rides above foliage filled mountains, museums, amusement park, state parks, food and drinks, shopping, concerts, and more. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Elmira. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in the public Elmira School District. Elmira College, Elmira Business Institute, Corning CC, Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, Ithaca and Cornell are all near by. You will love this town beautiful four season scenic recreation.
- 2 hours to Rochester or Syracuse.
- 30 minutes to Watkins Glen – south end of Seneca Lake.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$93k-111k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/06/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/03/2024
WEBSITE
team-builders.com
SIZE
<25
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The following is the career advancement route for Physical Therapist - Outpatient positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Physical Therapist - Outpatient, it can be promoted into senior positions as an Exercise Physiologist that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Physical Therapist - Outpatient. You can explore the career advancement for a Physical Therapist - Outpatient below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
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