Physical Therapist

SUMMARY As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success. Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis is placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention. Position Summary Will provide skilled physical therapy to Unity clients per N.Y.S. Department yine and Federal regulations. STATUS Full Time LOCATION Unity Hospital DEPARTMENT Physical Therapy & Rehab SCHEDULE Days 8-hr shifts 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. One weekend requirement every 6 weeks. ્બ Days 8-hr shifts 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. One weekend requirement every 6 weeks. ATTRIBUTES Developed leadership skills Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion Exceptional communication and documentation skills RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment. Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests. Leadership. Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. PAY RANGE $70,000.00 - $99,840.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr