Physical Therapist - Full Time!

Lutheran Care Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Sick days

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) / Retirement plan

Job summary

The Lutheran Care Network, through its Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie, is seeking Physical Therapists to join our team and uphold a 25-year reputation for excellence. The role offers meaningful patient care and leadership for therapy staff in a 160-bed nursing facility.

New graduates are welcome. Pay is $52.00 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick days, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physical Therapy program.
• Valid New York State Physical Therapy license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the professional components of Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments
• Assess and evaluate residents and establish goals and plans.
• Re-evaluate goals and treatment plans in accordance with New York State code.
• Document required medical record progress notes per NYS code.
• Makes recommendation to Director and/or Physician on resident response to treatment.
• Provide input as a member of the Comprehensive Care Planning Team.
• Oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides
• Attend mandatory in-services and provide Physical Therapy in-services as needed.

Education

Physical Therapy degree

New York State Physical Therapy license

Job description

Physical Therapist

$5000 Sign-on Bonus for Full Time Physical Therapist!( Bonus paid in installments; eligibility and repayment terms apply.)

The Lutheran Care Center at Poughkeepsie is currently seekingPhysical Therapists to join our team. Come and find out why the Lutheran Care Center has the reputation for excellence we have maintained for over 25 years!

Pay: $52.00 / hour

New Graduates Welcome!

We offer medical, dental, vision, 3 weeks’ vacation, 10 holidays, 4 personal days, 12 sick days, tuition reimbursement,and a 403(b) to eligible employees.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Manage the professional components of Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments
• Assess and evaluate residents and establish goals and plans.
• Re-evaluate goals and treatment plans in accordance with New York State code.
• Document required medical record progress notes per NYS code.
• Makes recommendation to Director and/or Physician on resident response to treatment.
• Provide input as a member of the Comprehensive Care Planning Team.
• Oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides
• Attend mandatory in-services and provide Physical Therapy in-services as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Physical Therapy program
• Valid New York State Physical Therapy license

Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.