Physical Therapist
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location: 156 West Ave, Strong West Orthopaedics, Brockport, New York, United States of America, 14420
Opening: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 500283 University Sports Medicine
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URCB 213
Compensation Range: $69,326.00 - $90,124.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
General Purpose: Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, evaluates, instructs, and aids patients using a variety of physical therapy procedures and therapies. Determines proper treatments, procedures, and therapies and counsels' patients in the use of equipment and techniques. Works following a physician's orders or operating independently under New York State direct access statute. Works under the supervision of a currently licensed New York State registered physical therapist and can only remain in this pending licensure classification for up to 90 days following graduation per NYS regulations. At which time, staff must have obtained and be working on a temporary license.
Essential Functions
- Evaluates patient's functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
- Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient's environment, etc., working from physician's order.
- Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.
- Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
- Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.
- Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
- Maintains required patient and department records.
- Determines types and frequencies of therapies.
- Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
- Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
- Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required. Graduation from physical therapist program within the last 90 days and requested school to complete and submit the Form 2 to the NYS Office of the Professions required. Master's degree in physical therapy preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required.
Licenses and Certifications: Submitted the Application for Licensure (Form 1) and paid the required licensure application fee to NYS upon hire required. Submitted the Application for Limited Permit (Form 5), and paid the required limited permit fee to NYS upon hire required. Applied to and paid the fee for the NYS licensing examination upon hire required. PT - Physical Therapist in New York within 90 days required.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.