Broome County approves salary increases at Willow Point

It affects selected roles

VESTAL — Following the approval of the Broome County Legislature, Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Vestal has significantly hiked the pay scale for several health-care roles at the facility. The positions include supervising nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The facility also added several new openings in each role, per its March 14 announcement. Broome County lawmakers recently approved 16 percent to 20 percent pay raises for the health-care positions at Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a facility specializing in long-term and short-term care. The pay increases, which took effect on Feb. 1, offer competitive salaries and hourly rates for entry-level candidates and applicants experienced in long-term care, Willow Point announced. Salary ranges are subject to years of experience for clinical-care coordinators II ($93,159 to $107,998), supervising nurses ($88,659 to $102,781), LPNs ($31.41 to $34.68 per hour), and CNAs ($22.65 to $25.00 an hour). “At Willow Point, we believe in investing in our staff to ensure the highest quality of care for our residents,” Stephanie Jerzak, acting administrator at Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, said in the announcement. “These new pay rates reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining dedicated healthcare professionals who share our passion for compassionate, person-centered care.” In addition to competitive salaries, Willow Point says it also offers employees tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 for full-time and part-time employees who have completed at least one year of service. It also offers opportunities for career growth in long-term care and benefits of Broome County employment, including “top-tier” health-insurance coverage and the New York State pension plan. The organization says those interested in applying for positions can visit its website (https://willowpointrehab.com/).