Physical Therapist

About the role

Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider located in Central New York since 1887, combining a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care. The In-Patient Physical Rehabilitation department provides personalized, high-quality, cost-effective evaluation and treatment to people with physical and/or speech related impairments.

Responsibilities

• Professionally evaluate patients with a variety of problems and ages from birth to geriatrics
• Competently establish treatment programs that meet the functional needs of the patient and caregivers, in keeping with the age and social needs of the patient and care givers
• Set goals that are reasonable to achieve, meet the needs and are understood by the patient and caregivers using the same tools that would be available if the patient were at home
• Treat patients that have been evaluated by themselves or other therapists
• Provide timely and accurate notes and documentation as required
• Consistently use safe treatment techniques to avoid injury to the patient and staff; understand the steps to take should an injury take place
• Ensure that the patient/care givers have the necessary information, equipment, and services in place prior to discharge

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in New York State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire or within two (2) weeks after hire

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers
• YMCA Subsidy program