Physical Therapist

Novara Healthcare Services; Village of Altamont (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Novara Healthcare Services in New York is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate residents and design individualized rehabilitation plans to boost mobility and independence.

You will guide and monitor progress, supervise PT assistants as needed, and ensure a safe, infection-controlled environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' conditions and develop individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Help residents improve mobility and functional independence.
• Relieve pain using exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and PT devices.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants when required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary team efforts to ensure comprehensive resident care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Mobility improvement

Pain relief techniques

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision of PT assistants

Education

DPT/Physical Therapy degree

Tools

Physical therapy equipment

Job description

*NOW OFFERING SAME DAY PAY*

Position Overview:

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and treating residents to help them achieve long-term health benefits and improve their overall mobility and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate residents' conditions and develop individualized physical rehabilitation plans.

• Help residents improve mobility and functional independence.

• Relieve pain using exercises, hands-on therapy, stretching, and physical therapy devices.

• Assist residents in using physical therapy equipment effectively.

• Guide residents through therapy tasks, monitoring their performance and progress.

• Inform residents about what they should expect at different stages of their recovery.

• Supervise physical therapy assistants when required.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary team efforts to ensure comprehensive 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.

• Great benefits package, including:

  • Generous paid time off (PTO).

  • Health insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental).

  • 401(k)

• Professional growth and stability.

• Innovative training programs.

• And much more!