Outpatient Physical Therapist: Patient-Centered Rehab

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care at Cayuga Wellness Center and surrounding locations. You will design and implement treatment plans, guide patients in therapeutic exercises, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role requires completing accredited PT education, maintaining NYS licensure, and CPR certification, with preferred prior experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited physical therapy program completion (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)
• Annual mandatory safety trainings and Healthstream courses
• Current NYS Physical Therapy license
• Current CPR certification
• Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient goals; develop and adjust therapy plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Administer manual therapy and guide patients in exercises and use of assistive devices.
• Apply PT modalities (traction, heat/cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation) for pain and function.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed and document outcomes.
• Complete discharge planning and design home exercise programs for ongoing care.
• Ensure continuation of therapy after discharge with caregiver instructions and home programs.
• Document care and charges in the EMR.

Skills

PT education

NYS license

CPR cert

Experience preference

Education

PT degree levels

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered care at Cayuga Wellness Center and surrounding locations. You will design and implement treatment plans, guide patients in therapeutic exercises, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role requires completing accredited PT education, maintaining NYS licensure, and CPR certification, with preferred prior experience.