Physical Therapist Acute Rehab [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Physical Therapist - Rehab at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. Per Diem, Day Shift (8:00 am–4:30 pm, Mon–Fri; occasional weekends).

Office-based inpatient rehab with acute care responsibilities and leadership duties in the Physical Therapy department. You will design individualized treatment plans, guide discharge strategies, and help advance staff through in-service training.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with prior PT experience.
• Current New York State license or limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Developed leadership skills and patient-focused approach.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement individualized PT treatment plans.
• Discharge management: home exercise programs and follow-up care recommendations.
• Lead and develop Physical Therapy staff; conduct in-service trainings.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-focused care

Excellent communication

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist in NY

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapist - Rehab, your ability to design, plan, and implement personalized physical therapy interventions greatly enhances patient function and overall quality of life.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day Shift, 8-hr. shifts 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday. Weekend work available if desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treatment & Planning. Meet patient goals and needs by providing quality, evidence-based care; assess, develop, and implement an individualized treatment plan; help the patient accomplish the treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities
• Discharge Management. Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instruct patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and provide assistive equipment; recommend outpatient or home health follow-up programs
• Leadership. Develop physical therapy staff by providing information; develop and conduct in-service training programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Required Licensure/Cerification: 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

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: $50.00 - $50.00