Careers

• Location: Ilion, NY (Situated 13 miles East of Utica NY, in the picturesque Mohawk region)

About the Role:

The Physical Therapist will conduct initial assessments of Residents, and then design and implement therapy plans to manage their conditions, prevent further disabilities, and achieve long-term health benefits.

The core focus of this position is to promote movements, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities through exercise therapy, manual therapy, and other effective techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Residents' conditions and formulate appropriate physical rehabilitation plans.
• Assist Residents in improving their mobility and range of motion.
• Relieve Residents' pain through exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and utilization of physical therapy devices.
• Provide instructions to Residents on the correct usage of physical therapy equipment.
• Guide and monitor Residents' progress throughout their tasks and activities.
• Offer guidance on the different stages of recovery and how to navigate each situation.
• Maintain Residents' trust and uphold facility operations by ensuring confidentiality of information.
• Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols to safeguard Residents and employees from harm.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional resident care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Valid PT License in the state of New York
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred