New Graduate Physical Therapist

Since 1941, the system has grown to cover most of New York. Shift differentials apply for nights, weekends and holidays.

Position summary:

Skiffdale Health System is looking for a New Graduate Physical Therapist to join a small, steady team. Our Acute Care team includes four PTs, two PTAs and a front desk that handles scheduling and authorizations.

Responsibilities:

• Apply modalities such as e-stim, ultrasound and dry needling where state rules allow
• Teach body mechanics and injury prevention
• Complete re-evaluations and Medicare recertifications on schedule
• Meet visit and productivity targets while keeping notes current
• Mobilize post-op patients on acute care units and make discharge recommendations
• Recommend durable medical equipment and train patients and families on its use

Required qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in the setting preferred; new graduates welcome
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or master's from a CAPTE-accredited program
• Good judgment around fall risk and patient safety during treatment
• Able to lift and transfer patients, and kneel, squat and stand for long periods
• Clear communication with physicians, patients and payers

Schedule: Hospital: rotating weekends and holidays, 8-hour day shifts

Salary: $68,000 - $81,000/year

What you get:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid sick leave
• CEU reimbursement
• Life insurance
• License reimbursement

This position requires a background check.

Start: Immediately.

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