Job Description $15,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible Position! Are you a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Physical Therapist looking for variety in your workday? We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team in a float position. In this role, you will have the chance to work across multiple locations, including both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing you with a dynamic and varied work experience. Why Join Us? + Sign-On Bonus: We offer a generous sign-on bonus to help you start your journey with us! + Certification Pay: Receive additional compensation for your professional certifications and qualifications. + Great Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy balance with a full-time, flexible schedule that lets you thrive both personally and professionally. + Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a collaborative and dedicated team that fosters professional growth and a positive workplace culture. + Variety in Work Settings: As a float therapist, you’ll gain valuable experience by rotating between inpatient and outpatient locations, adding diversity and excitement to your daily routine. What You’ll Do: As a Float Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for planning and implementing individualized treatment programs based on the principles and practices of Physical Therapy. Your duties will include: + Reviewing requisitions for physical therapy, conducting patient interviews, and assessing patients’ physical conditions and needs. + Developing corrective exercise programs and treatment plans tailored to each patient. + Administering treatments such as exercise, gait training, soft tissue mobility, whirlpool, hot packs, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs, electrical stimulation, and traction. + Instructing patients on the proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances. + Monitoring patient progress and recommending modifications to treatment plans as necessary. + Documenting evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries in compliance with professional and departmental standards. + Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and communicating observations to ensure effective coordination of patient care. + Providing guidance and direction to staff assisting with patient care. + Maintaining a safe and orderly environment by following safety protocols and infection control guidelines. + Assisting in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. + Attending meetings and participating in committees as needed. + Assisting with patient transport to and from the PT department when necessary. + Taking on additional responsibilities in the absence of Senior Therapists. + Participating in educational programs, workshops, and other professional development opportunities. What We’re Looking For: + Experience in a hospital setting preferred. + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire. + Ability to provide age-appropriate care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with patients in a friendly and caring manner. + Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize patient care. + Commitment to continuous professional growth and development. Education: + Must have a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program. + Must be licensed, or eligible to obtain a license, to practice physical therapy in New York State at the time of hire. Physical Demands: + Requires appreciable physical effort and occasionally repetitive movements. + Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance. + May involve lifting, pushing, and pulling patients or equipment. + Frequent standing, walking, bending, and moving patients may be required during treatment sessions. Requirements