Physical Therapist - Acute Care [Part Time]

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Physical Therapy team at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist dedicated to patient-centered rehabilitation. You will welcome patients, assess, treat, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and functional mobility.

The role includes leadership responsibilities, mentoring staff, and contributing to process improvements, with a schedule of day shifts totaling 28 hours per week, and occasional

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor's with experience.
• Current NYS license or limited permit required; 90-day window if just graduated.

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation and progress reporting to physician and team.
• Develop and implement PT treatment plans; manage functional mobility training.
• Lead, mentor, and coach staff to meet department standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate or Master of Physical Therapy

New York State license or permit

Job description

Description SUMMARYAs a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You will provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success.

STATUS: Part-Time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital - 1445 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day shift (28 hours per week); 8-hr or 10-hr shifts (7 am - 3:30 pm or 7 am - 5:30 pm).

One (1) weekend every six weeks

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises work of support personnel. The lead role trains, mentors, and coaches team members; fills in for the manager as needed; and identifies and leads process improvement initiatives.

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 project 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:

• Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Required Licensure/Certification Skills: 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, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA-accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements.
• Developed leadership skillsPatient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassionExceptional communication and documentation skills

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.

PAY RANGE: $71,000.00 - $101,920.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, 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.