Description

　　PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

　　STARTING RATE: $33.00/hr. ($33.00 - $35.00/hr dependent upon experience.

　　SHIFT: Per-Diem

　　Openings at the following location(s):

　　Garden Gate Health Care Center in Cheektowaga, NYBENEFITS:

　　Weekly Paychecks

　　Same-Day Pay Options

　　Health, Dental, Life Insurance

　　Shift Differentials

　　Referral Bonus up to $500/referral

　　No-Frills Pay Options

　　Retirement/401k

　　Clinically Complex Positions

　　Flexible Schedules

　　JOB DESCRIPTION:

　　Under the supervision of the Director of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Director, the Staff Physical Therapist provides physical therapy to the residents and supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant(s) and Physical Therapy Aide(s).

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　A Physical Therapist is responsible for developing and applying physical therapy modalities, providing therapeutic exercise and functional training with ADLs

　　Provides gait and balance training using specific equipment

　　Documents progress, developing patient/resident program modifications

　　Assists with evaluative techniques, participating in care planning, and other duties to enhance the health and quality of life of the residents/patients.

　　REQUIREMENTS:

　　New York State Physical Therapist licensure

　　CPR certification

　　Physical strength to lift between 50-100lbs

　　Able to collaborate with a wide range of health care disciplines, as well as offer insight to patient and family members

　　Possess thorough knowledge of the educational and therapeutic values of occupational therapy, as well as the procedures and principles of administration, organization, and management

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills

　　Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

　　Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness

　　APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:The McGuire GroupAttn: Allison Agnello, Corporate Recruiter455 Cayuga Rd

　　Suite 200 Buffalo, NY 14225TEXT: 716-243-9713 for more information

　　ABOUT US:The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

　　Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

　　Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

　　Qualifications

　　Licenses & Certifications

　　Required

　　PTEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The 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)