Physical Therapist - Float - Sign-on Bonus
hace 3 días
Elmira
Job DescriptionPhysical Therapist – Float Flexible, dynamic role with variety built into your week Sign-On Bonus: Eligible for up to $15,000 If you're a Physical Therapist who enjoys variety, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact across multiple settings, this float opportunity offers a unique and rewarding path. You'll work across three nearby rehabilitation locations in the Southern Finger Lakes region of New York State, including Bath, NY and Elmira, NY—bringing your expertise where it's needed most while staying close to home. Position Details: • Direct Hire, • Full-time, • Day Shift, • Competitive compensation, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Generous paid time off & holidays, • Retirement plan with employer contribution, • Tuition assistance & continuing education support, • Employee wellness programs, • Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy, • Interviews patients and evaluates their physical condition and needs, • Determines appropriate equipment use, application, and body positioning, • Administers treatments including exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction, • Educates patients on program components and proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetics, • Adjusts treatment plans based on patient progress, • Completes required documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, • Provides direction to support staff involved in patient care, • Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and quality initiatives, • Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, • Follows all hospital safety protocols, including fire safety and disaster procedures, • Uses equipment safely and ensures proper working condition, • Complies with Universal Precautions and uses required protective equipment, • Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies, • Participates in meetings and committees as required, • Engages in ongoing education, workshops, and professional development opportunities, • Provides age-appropriate care across all populations: neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, • Delivers compassionate, attentive care focused on both physical and psychological patient needs, • Maintains clear communication to ensure a secure and positive patient experienceEducation Requirements, • Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, to practice Physical Therapy in New York State at time of hireExperience, • Hospital experience preferredCertifications, • Lift at least 30 pounds independently, • Lift up to 150 pounds with assistanceOur Rehab Team Culture, • Collaboration across therapy, nursing, and medical disciplines, • Respectful, patient-centered care in every interaction, • Supportive teamwork and open communication, • Ongoing education and mentorship for professional growth Summer months (June through August) are especially enjoyable, and the community offers a strong educational environment with approximately 15.7 students per teacher in the public Elmira School District. Higher education options nearby include Elmira College, Elmira Business Institute, Corning Community College, Mansfield University (PA), Ithaca College, and Cornell University. • 2 hours to Rochester or Syracuse