Physical Therapist

Great Bay Staffing Group•Elmira, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

You'll provide physical therapy services across three nearby client locations in the Southern Finger Lakes region, working with both outpatient and inpatient populations. This full-time, day-shift float position allows you to deliver patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings while collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Your work will directly impact patient recovery and functional independence across the lifespan, from neonates to geriatric patients.

Requirements

Licensed to practice physical therapy in New York State (or eligible to obtain licensure at time of hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds independently and 150 pounds with assistance
Commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and open communication

Nice To Haves

Hospital setting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Interview and evaluate patients to develop individualized corrective exercise and treatment programs.
Deliver physical therapy interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, soft soft tissue mobility, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction.
Instruct patients on proper use of assistive devices including wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances.
Prepare comprehensive documentation such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care plans and recommend program modifications based on patient progress.
Provide guidance to support staff assisting with patient care.
Participate in department quality initiatives, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
Maintain department equipment and supplies.
Attend required meetings and committees.
Assist with patient transport as needed.
Provide age-appropriate care across all patient populations.
Enhance professional development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.