Per Diem Physical Therapist - Rehab

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; Town of Ridgeway (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients and deliver rehabilitation with care and compassion in the Physical Medicine and Rehab department in Rochester, NY. You will assess impairment, plan treatments, and communicate progress with the care team.

The role requires a Master’s in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s with experience, and a NYS license (or permit). Willingness to lead staff and coordinate coverage is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist.
• If license not held, hire within 90 days of graduation and meet NYS Practice Exemption requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and communicate progress to physician and team.
• Develop PT treatment plans including mobility training, manual therapy, exercises, and assistive devices.
• Lead, mentor, and coach department staff to ensure coverage and standards.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Physical Therapy

NYS PT license or limited permit

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehab
Location: Physical Therapy & Rehab at Ridgeway. 2655 Ridgeway Ave. Ste 320, Rochester, NY
Hours Per Week: Varys
Schedule: Days

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.

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, the applicant must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA-accredited physical therapist education program and meet the Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements.
• If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, a NYS license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $50.00 - $50.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

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