Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Location: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster

SHIFT: Per Diem

Pay $50/hr.

Job description

Physical Therapists 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

• Physical Therapist licensure
• Degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (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