Physical Therapist - Part Time ($3K Signing Bonus)

A Brief Job Description: Job Title: Physical Therapist - Part Time Posting End: 03/31/2026 Job Title: Physical Therapist - Part Time This position is eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($750) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; 25% ($750) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($1,500) in the pay period following the two-year anniversary of your employment. Annual Salary: $31.50 -$38.50 commensurate with experience Hours of Employment: Part-time, 20.0 - 29.9 hours per week. Hours will be variable each day and take place during Clinic Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:30pm, Friday 8am - 4pm. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science. Completion of accredited Physical Therapy program. License or eligible for license as a Physical Therapist in New York State. Current New York State registration as a Physical Therapist. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance. Summary/Objective CP Rochester/Happiness House exists to support people with physical and developmental disabilities in choosing and accomplishing successive individualized life goals. We do this by providing a wide range of services to people of all ages in the Finger Lakes and surrounding greater Rochester area. Our purpose is to ensure that those we serve safely determine their own pathways in life and live as full members of their communities. Essential Functions: Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy. Upholds NYS Education Law/Practice Act as relating to the practice of physical therapy. Performs appropriate evaluations to individuals to determine the need for physical therapy services. Ensures valid prescriptions are written for all individuals on caseload. Carries out treatment plans developed after evaluation, in clinic setting for the Article 16 and Article 28 outpatient clinics as well as the Preschool or School Programs, as necessary. Available to consult with other professionals such as teachers, habilitation staff, as well as other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate, to facilitate delivery of coordinated quality services to individuals. Works with legal guardians, house staff or parents as integral members of the interdisciplinary team in the clinic, day hab or school setting, as needed. Communicates with physicians, orthopedists and other medical personnel in order to facilitate evaluation and treatment of individuals. Completes all paperwork in accordance with agency, program and department policies/guidelines. Ensures knowledge of paperwork, Electronic Health Record and applicable Medicare and Medicaid regulations in order to provide appropriate documentation. Attends all team, discipline and staff meetings as designated. Maintains treatment area in an orderly manner to ensure safety. Maintains all department equipment as appropriate. Advises Supervisor of Clinical staff of need for replacement of old or ordering of new equipment. Meets with interdisciplinary team and Program Supervisor as needed to review status and need of program modifications for individuals on caseload Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development. Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines. Competency Requirements: Client focus. Ethical Conduct. Must remain in compliance with mandatory trainings per agency policy and per all agencies and governmental entities that are billed and govern the various clinics. Maintains CPR and First Aid Certification Supervisory Responsibility: None. Potential to supervise Physical Therapy Students from local colleges and universities. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to pull and push wheelchairs up to 250 – 300 pounds – maximum weight required. Travel: is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Our comprehensive benefit plan includes but is not limited to: Affordable Dental / Vision Insurance 17 days Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Time 9 Paid Holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Additional Insurance Offerings – Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Specified Disease Insurance w/ Cancer Rider, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection Employer paid Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement plus a 25% Tuition Discount for benefit-eligible Employees and Family Members at Roberts Wesleyan College 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, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location. EEOStatement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr