DescriptionnnPhysical TherapistnnSHIFT: Full TimennStarting Rate: $50/hr.nnBENEFITS:nnWeekly PaychecksnnReferral BonusesnnFlexible SchedulesnnPeer MentorshipnnGenerous Paid Time OffnnJOB DESCRIPTION:nnPhysical 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.nnRESPONSIBILITIES:nnConducting physical and psychological assessments of clients to understand their physical condition and developing or following a treatment plan.nnParticipate in family care plan meetings and educate caregivers and family members of clients on patient carennCreating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients.nnAdminister medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility.nnConsult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient.nnDocumenting patient care history.nnDemonstrate ability to work with geriatric residentsnnOther duties as assignednnREQUIREMENTS:nnDegree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) requirednnCurrent PT license in NYS requirednnMust have knowledge, skills, and techniques of age specific developmental factors and be able to evaluate patientsnnMust have up-to-date knowledge for treatment practices and physical therapy programsnnExperience in long term care preferrednnMust be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliablennStrong customer service skills and compassionnnABOUT US:nnTaconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.nnQualificationsnnLicenses & CertificationsnnRequirednnPTnnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)