Per Diem Physical Therapist - Rehab

Job Title: Physical Therapist Department: Physical Medicine and Rehab Location: Physical Therapy & Rehab at Ridgeway. 2655 Ridgeway Ave. Ste 320, Rochester, NY Hours per Week: Varys Schedule: Days The road to recovery can seem long and onerous after a life-altering diagnosis or event, but Rochester Regional Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation is with you every step of the way. Our highly trained therapists support you by offering comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative services, compassionate care, and state-of-the-art equipment all in one place – and all focused on you. Get started on your road to recovery today. 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. 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 projects 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. 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, the applicant must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA-accredited physical therapist education program and meet the Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements. If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, a NYS license is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior Physical Therapist 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr