Physical Therapist [Per Diem] - Acute Care at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Physical Therapist

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. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Golisano Rehab/Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626 DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation SCHEDULE: Varies, Days, 8-hr.shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weekend rotation at least once per month POSITION SUMMARY: Will provide skilled physical therapy to Unity clients per N.Y.S. Department of Health and Federal regulations.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Required Licensure/Certification: Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist If a New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA-accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements. If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, a NYS license is required.
• Developed leadership skills
• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior hospital or rehab experience preferred

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: $50.00 - $50.00 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.