Physical Therapist (Float Between Outpatient And Inpatient)

Join our Premier Health Clinic's Physical Therapy team and make a significant impact on patients' lives. We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to float between our outpatient and inpatient facilities across Bath, Corning, Horseheads, and Elmira, NY. This full-time, day shift position offers a competitive salary based on experience, an excellent benefits package, relocation assistance, and a $5000 sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Treatment Planning and Implementation:
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment programs based on physical therapy principles.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
  • Evaluate patients' physical conditions and needs through interviews and assessments.
  • Determine appropriate equipment usage and adjust treatments as necessary.
  • Instruct patients on the proper use of mobility aids and prosthetic devices.
  • Modify treatment programs based on patient progress and consult with physicians as needed.

• Documentation and Communication:
  • Prepare required documentation such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Guidance and Supervision:
  • Provide direction to staff members assisting in patient care.
  • Maintain department policies, procedures, objectives, quality initiatives, safety, and infection control standards.

• Safety and Compliance:
  • Adhere to hospital-wide safety responsibilities and protocols.
  • Ensure proper use of safety devices and report any unsafe conditions.
  • Participate in safety programs and maintain knowledge of hospital safety policies.

• Professional Development:
  • Enhance professional growth through educational programs, literature review, in-service meetings, and workshops.
  • Attend all mandatory educational programs required by the position.

• Patient Care:
  • Provide age-appropriate care to neonate, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Ensure a friendly and caring interaction with patients to meet their psychological and physical needs.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed or eligible to obtain a license to practice physical therapy in NYS at the time of hire.
• Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Why This is a Great Opportunity:

Located in the heart of New York State's Finger Lakes Region, Corning is known as America's Crystal City. The area offers a unique blend of small-town charm with big-city amenities. Enjoy family-friendly events like the Glass Fest and Days of Incandescence, explore over 100 boutique shops, art galleries, museums, breweries, restaurants, and wineries. The region is perfect for raising a family with highly rated schools and numerous recreational activities. Corning is just 30 minutes from Watkins Glen and an hour from Penn Yan.