Outpatient Physical Therapist: Movement & Recovery

Cayuga Medical Center; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to work onsite at the Cayuga Wellness Center in Ithaca, NY. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, perform manual therapy, and supervise patients through therapeutic exercises and modalities.

Onsite role with daytime hours; travel not required. A valid NYS PT license, CPR, and annual safety trainings are expected, with pelvic health certification preferred for advanced practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited physical therapy program (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate).
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification required.
• Annual safety in-services / Healthstream e-Learning courses.
• Pelvic health certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient goals and needs; assess evaluations and test results; plan treatment with physicians or by prescription.
• Administer manual therapy and guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities; assistive devices as needed.
• Utilize physical therapy modalities (traction, ultrasound, electrical stimulation) for pain control and functional gains.
• Evaluate progress, adjust plans, and discharge planning; design home exercise programs and educate patients and caregivers.

Skills

Pelvic health certification

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to work onsite at the Cayuga Wellness Center in Ithaca, NY. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, perform manual therapy, and supervise patients through therapeutic exercises and modalities.

Onsite role with daytime hours; travel not required. A valid NYS PT license, CPR, and annual safety trainings are expected, with pelvic health certification preferred for advanced practice.