Physical Therapist - Perm or Traveler

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Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST OPENING!

_MONDAY - FRIDAY (DAYS)_
_FULL TIME _
_DIRECT HIRE WITH FULL BENEFITS_
_COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION_

LOCATION: Lake Placid, NY
SETTING: Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physicians orders; maintains required contact with physician.

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Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical therapy program.

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Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.

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Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.

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Maintains statistical records of residents treatments.

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Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

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Records and updates residents plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.

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Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to Director Physical Therapy.

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Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
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State license to practice physical therapy required.
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Two years experience in physical therapy preferred.
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Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations necessary.
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Ability to direct others necessary.

_ABOUT THE AREA:_ _Lake Placid is a village near the lake of the same name, in New York States beautiful Adirondack Mountains. It's known as a Winter Olympics venue and a hub for snow sports and other outdoor pursuits. In the center of town, Mirror Lake has a trail around the shoreline. The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is a popular attraction._