PHYSICAL THERAPIST Full-time Utica, NY Summary: The PT examines Residents upon admission, and then develops/administers therapy plans to manage their conditions, prevent further disabilities, and achieve long-term health benefits. The primary focus is to promote movements, reduce pain, and prevent disability through exercise therapy, manual therapy and other techniques. Duties Include: + Evaluate a Resident’s condition and develop an appropriate physical rehabilitation plan. + Help Residents to improve their mobility. + Relieve Resident’s pain using exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and physical therapy devices. + Teach Residents how to use physical therapy equipment. + Help Residents through their tasks and monitor their performance. + Tell Residents what they should anticipate in different stages of their recovery and how they will handle each situation. + Maintain Resident confidence and protect facility operations by keeping information confidential. + Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants when required. + Maintains a safe and clean working environment. + Protects Residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. + Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements. + Contribute to inter-disciplinary team efforts in resident care QUALIFICATIONS: + Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program + Current New York State PT License + Experience in skilled nursing/ long term care settings preferred We offer the Following: + Competitive Compensation + Great Benefits Package + Professional Growth & Stability + Innovative Training Programs + And much more!