# Physical Therapist, Float

- **Company:** New Solutions
- **Location:** Elmira, NY, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-11-11

## Job description

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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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

[Apply on the company site](https://www.joonow.com/en/job/physical-therapist-float-elmira-ny-70s94932cj/apply)
