Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation - Full-Time Days FLEX Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well‑being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up‑to‑date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Roles and Responsibilities Clinical Decision‑Making: Completes comprehensive chart review to determine PT appropriateness. Chooses appropriate exam & integrates findings into a comprehensive plan of care that is person & goal centered. Uses evidence‑based practice to guide decision making & therapy intensity. Assesses response to intervention & adjusts interventions/plan of care appropriately. Communication: Selects appropriate communication style based on age, learning style, cognition, and culture. Educates patient & family/caregivers using compassionate communication. Clearly communicates patient’s PT needs & barriers to plan with interdisciplinary team to facilitate throughput. Initiates and maintains professional communication with every team member at all times, including adverse, challenging, and crucial conversations. Safety: Uses medical record & patient presentation to identify relative & absolute contraindications to participation in PT. Surveys patient and environment for safe movement barriers. Maintains expertise in use of all safe patient handling equipment. Patient Management: Progresses interventions to facilitate achievement of patient’s goals. Reassesses progress toward goals & adjusts plan of care. Produces clear, defensible documentation that supports clinical decision making. Uses clinical judgement to determine when immediate communication beyond documentation is required for safe coordinated patient care. Discharge Planning: Synthesizes patient’s life context and current functional status to determine discharge destination, level of support, additional services, and follow‑up needs. Determines appropriate equipment needs and provides caregiver training as appropriate. Required Skills and Experience Education: Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program; may be Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate level program. Must complete yearly mandatory safety in‑services and/or trainings as well as yearly Healthstream e‑Learning Courses. Licensure: Current NYS Physical Therapy license. Current CPR Certification. Experience: Prior experience preferred. Preferred Skills and Experience Problem‑solving ability and attention to detail are preferred. Good written and oral communication skills are preferred. Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes. Physical Requirements Ability to move/lift patients with assistance. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard). Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job. Location and Shift Information Location: Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850. Shift: Full‑Time, Days FLEX. Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends to support department and patient needs. Travel: 0‑10% local area travel can be expected in this role. Pay Range Disclosure Standard Rate of $37.12 to $48.08 per hour. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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