Physical Therapist, Float

Physical Therapist, Float

(Full-Time position with Excellent Full Benefits Package, $15,000 Sign-ON Bonus, Relocation Assistance and much more!)

Position Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation & Treatment Planning
• Reviews requisitions for Physical Therapy
• Interviews patients and evaluates their physical condition and needs
• Develops customized corrective exercise and treatment programs
• Therapeutic Intervention
• Determines appropriate equipment use, application, and body positioning

Administers treatments including exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction

Educates patients on program components and proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetics

• Adjusts treatment plans based on patient progress
• Consults with physicians as needed regarding treatment alternatives

Documentation & Communication

• Completes required documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
• Team Support & Leadership
• Provides direction to support staff involved in patient care
• Assumes responsibilities of Senior Therapists in their absence
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and quality initiatives
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Uses equipment safely and ensures proper working condition
• Complies with Universal Precautions and uses required protective equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions and participates in safety programs
• Operational Support
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Participates in meetings and committees as required
• Assists with patient transport when needed
• Professional Development
• Engages in ongoing education, workshops, and professional development opportunities
• Completes all mandatory annual training

Patient-Centered Care

• Provides age-appropriate care across all populations: neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Delivers compassionate, attentive care focused on both physical and psychological patient needs
• Maintains clear communication to ensure a secure and positive patient experience
• Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, to practice Physical Therapy in New York State at time of hire
• Hospital experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development