Physical Therapist - Rehab

Job Title: Physical Therapist
Department: Physical Rehab
Location: St. Lawrence Hospital - EJ Noble Bldg
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Days 7.5-hr. shifts, 5 days per week, Mon-Fri, weekend requirements once every 8 weeks

SUMMARY:

The physical therapist completes patient assessments, establishes patient care plans, administers patient treatment, and directs delivery of treatment utilizing professional physical therapy assistants in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Adhere to the professional standards of CPH, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the NYS Office of Professions. Actively supports and participates in patient coverage efforts across all departments as necessary. Hours may vary, including weekend rotation for the inpatient department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to restore function, manage pain, and prevent disability.
  
• Administers and adjusts therapy interventions, provides patient and caregiver education, oversees assistants, and ensures smooth discharge planning and continuity of care.
  
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, participates in quality improvement and ongoing professional development, and completes all required documentation.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate required. Effective 07/24/2025 If Bachelor's degree is held 1-year prior experience required.
  
  
• Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist
  
  
• If New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from 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, NYS license required
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• DPT, or PhD P.T.
  
  
• Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure practice as a Physical Therapist
  

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:
$36.50 - $48.00

CITY:

Canton

POSTAL CODE:

13617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.