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Physical Therapist
REHABILITATION SPECIALIST -
- Sign-on Bonus Available.
- Competitive Compensation based on experience level.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package.
- Full-time Position.
- Permanent Employment.
- Opportunity for Recent Physical Therapy Graduates.
- Previous Experience in Long Term Care is a Plus.
- Make a Positive Impact on the Lives of Residents.
- Promote Professional Growth and Job Stability.
- Partake in Innovative Training Programs.
- Work Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Location: Hornell, NY (Beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State)
Job Summary:
- Evaluate and assess Residents' conditions upon admission, then develop and implement personalized therapy plans to manage their conditions, prevent further disabilities, and promote long-term health benefits.
- Main focus is on improving mobility, reducing pain, and preventing disability through exercise therapy, manual therapy, and other techniques.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough evaluations of Residents' conditions and create appropriate rehabilitation plans.
- Assist Residents in enhancing their mobility.
- Relieve Residents' pain through exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and utilization of physical therapy devices.
- Provide guidance to Residents on the proper use of physical therapy equipment.
- Aid Residents in their tasks and monitor their performance.
- Inform Residents about the anticipated stages of their recovery and guide them on how to handle each situation.
- Maintain confidentiality of Resident information to ensure their confidence and protect facility operations.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants as required.
- Create and maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols to safeguard Residents and employees.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in providing optimal care for Residents.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy Program.
- Current PT License in the State of New York.
- Prior experience in skilled nursing or long-term care is advantageous.
- About the Area: Hornell is a welcoming city located in Steuben County, in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York State. It offers a small-town environment with convenient access to urban amenities. The nearby Finger Lakes provide a multitude of recreational and natural activities, including boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, skiing, wine tours, shopping, and a variety of restaurants. Within a short distance, there are two state parks and four county parks. The Wildwood campus of Alfred University, located nearby, offers vocational and occupational education programs. Hornell is also conveniently located 45 minutes from Corning, 30 minutes from Watkins Glen, and 1 hour from Rochester.
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