Physical Therapist

Taconic Health Care; Town of Ulster (NY); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Welcoming team environment

Job summary

Taconic Health Care in the Town of Ulster is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves working with patients to improve movement and manage pain, utilizing various therapeutic techniques. Requirements include a PT license, a degree in Physical Therapy, CPR certification, and the ability to lift 50-100 lbs. A competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist licensure (PT license) is required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients to understand their physical condition.
• Create personalized health care programs for patients.
• Administer physical therapy treatments to relieve pain.

Skills

Physical strength to lift between 50-100 lbs

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of age-specific developmental factors

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compassion and concern for the elderly

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster

1 Wingate Way

Highland, NY 12528, USA

Physical Therapist

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 care.
• Demonstrate ability to work with geriatric residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Therapist licensure (PT license).
• Degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) required.
• CPR certification.
• Physical strength to lift between 50-100 lbs.
• 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.
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly.
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• PT

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

Join our team and be part of a community that cares!

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