Physical Therapist

Crouse Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company paid life insurance

Tuition Assistance and Workforce Dev.

Employee discounts on services

YMCA Subsidy

Social media connections

Job summary

Crouse Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our In-Patient Physical Rehabilitation team for per diem day/evening shifts (5:00pm - 8:00pm). The role requires current NY licensure and BLS certification, with duties including comprehensive patient evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, and ensuring smooth discharge planning.

You will work with a broad patient age range, collaborating with other therapists to provide high-quality, cost-effective care in a

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in New York State.
• BLS certification required at hire or within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients from birth to geriatrics.
• Establishes treatment programs meeting patient needs and caregiver considerations.
• Sets goals that are realistic and understood by patient and caregivers.
• Treats patients evaluated by themselves or other therapists.
• Provides timely and accurate notes and documentation.
• Uses safe treatment techniques to avoid injury to patient and staff.
• Ensures discharge planning includes necessary information, equipment, and services.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist NY

BLS certification

Job description

Physical Rehabilitation Svcs -I/P Physical Therapist - 461

Syracuse, NY

Clinical

Per Diem, Day/Evenings, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Req # 32239

Posted 04/30/2026

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider located in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse’s In-Patient Physical Rehabilitation department provides personalized, high-quality, cost-effective evaluation and treatment to people with physical and/or speech related impairments. The In-Patient Physical Rehabilitation team is looking to hire a Physical Therapist to work [schedule].

Pay Range: based on verified education and experience

Physical Therapist Position Responsibilities

• Professionally evaluates patients with a variety of problems and ages from birth to geriatrics.
• Competently establishes treatment programs, which meet the functional needs of the patient, caregivers, and in keeping with the age and social needs of the patient and care givers.
• Sets goals that are reasonable to achieve, meets the needs and are understood by the patient and caregivers using the same tools that would be available if the patient were at home.
• Treats patients that have been evaluated by themselves or other therapists.
• Provides timely and accurate notes and documentation as required.
• Consistently uses safe treatment techniques to avoid injury to the patient and staff. Understands the steps to take should an injury take place.
• Ensures that the patient /care givers have the necessary information, equipment, and services in place prior to discharge.

Physical Rehabilitation Position Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therpist in New York State
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire or within two (2) weeks after hire.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA Subsidy program.
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