Inpatient Physical Therapist - Per Diem, Flexible Schedule

Cayugahealth; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health seeks a Physical Therapist for inpatient care on a per diem basis at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The specialist will assess, plan, and implement evidence-based PT programs for adult and geriatric patients, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive chart review, patient education, safety, documentation, and discharge planning. Requires NYS PT license and CPR certification; shifts include weekdays with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program; may be Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate level.
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Must complete yearly mandatory safety trainings and e-learning courses.

Responsibilities

• Clinical decision-making and comprehensive plan of care based on evidence.
• Educates patients and families; interdisciplinary communication for throughput.
• Identify contraindications; maintain safe movement with equipment.
• Progress interventions; reassess goals; document clearly.
• Plan discharge needs and equipment training for caregivers.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexibility

Communication skills

Education

Accredited physical therapy program

Tools

NYS Physical Therapy license

CPR Certification

Mandatory safety trainings

Job description

Cayuga Health seeks a Physical Therapist for inpatient care on a per diem basis at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The specialist will assess, plan, and implement evidence-based PT programs for adult and geriatric patients, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive chart review, patient education, safety, documentation, and discharge planning. Requires NYS PT license and CPR certification; shifts include weekdays with rotating weekends.