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Rochester Regional Health

Physical Therapist

Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, New York, United States

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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.

Position Summary Will provide skilled physical therapy to Unity clients per N.Y.S. Department of Health and Federal regulations.

Job Title Physical Therapist

Department Home Care

Location 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Days, Monday - Friday, 8‑hr. shifts

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, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a 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 home care 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 $70,000.00 - $99,840.00

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