Physical Therapist - Acute Care [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health; United States; Sur place; USD 71 000 - 102 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist at Rochester General Hospital to guide patient rehabilitation and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The part-time schedule includes day shifts and periodic weekend coverage, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based care.

You will evaluate patients, design individualized plans, and contribute to quality improvements while mentoring staff and ensuring high standards of service in the Physical Therapy department.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or 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 not held, hired within 90 days and meet Practice Exemption.
• Developed leadership skills
• Patient-focused, with care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Responsabilités

• Patient Evaluation: Assess impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential and report progress to physician and team.
• Treatment & Planning: Develop PT treatment plans including mobility training, use of devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining.
• Leadership: Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure department standards and coverage.

Connaissances

Leadership

Patient-focused

Communication

Documentation

Formation

Doctorate or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s with PT experience

Description du poste

SUMMARY

As 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, 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 skills

• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion

• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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:

$71,000.00 - $101,920.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.