Physical Therapist- Home Care (Full time, variable hours)

315 Genesee Region Home Care Association Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Comprehensive benefits

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Physical Therapist based out of 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607. This full-time role provides skilled home care to Unity clients, with 40 hours per week and day/evening schedules including weekends.

The candidate must hold NYS licensure as a PT (or a limited permit) and possess a Master’s in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s with PT experience. You will manage a caseload, perform assessments, deliver treatments per MD orders, document

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of clients, as assigned, which supports the standards productivity requirements of the program.
• Coordinates client service request and / or referrals in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provides comprehensive skilled therapy assessments, formulates a comprehensive plan of home care services for assigned clients based on skilled therapy assessment.
• Performs skilled therapy and prescribed treatments to assigned clients based on MD orders.
• Orders, obtains prescribed equipment as needed and teaches clients regarding the equipment obtained.
• Communicates plan of care to the Primary Care Physician (PCP), updates PCP with changes in condition and subsequent alterations to plan of care.
• Documents and implements physicians' orders per D.O.H. and Federal regulation, and agency standards.
• Provides client and family education in accordance with client assessment and prescribed plan of care.
• Establishes paraprofessional care plan as needed and supervises paraprofessional per DOH and Federal regulation.
• Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients’ care per regulatory standards.
• Participates in Unity in service education program.
• Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice, therapy practice and community resources.

Skills

PT Master’s

Patient focus

Communication skills

Documentation skills

PT experience

Education

Master’s in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (PT experience)

Job description

Job Title:Physical Therapist Department:Therapies- Home Care Location:Based out of 330 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14607 Hours Per Week:40 hours per week Schedule: Day & Evenings (Weekends)

Why Join Our Team?

• Ideal opportunity for PTs who value independence and want to break away from repetitive clinic-based routines
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement, plus additional mileage compensation for travel beyond 25 miles
• Student loan repayment assistance programs to help support your financial goals
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for clinical growth and advancement into leadership roles

SUMMARY

Will provide skilled physical therapy to Unity clients per N.Y.S. Department of Health and Federal regulations.

ATTRIBUTES

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills
• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a caseload of clients, as assigned, which supports the standards productivity requirements of the program.
• Coordinates client service request and / or referrals in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provides comprehensive skilled therapy assessments, formulates a comprehensive plan of home care services for assigned clients based on skilled therapy assessment.
• Performs skilled therapy and prescribed treatments to assigned clients based on MD orders.
• Orders, obtains prescribed equipment as needed and teaches clients regarding the equipment obtained.
• Communicates plan of care to the Primary Care Physician (PCP), updates PCP with changes in condition and subsequent alterations to plan of care.
• Documents and implements physicians' orders per D.O.H. and Federal regulation, and agency standards.
• Provides client and family education in accordance with client assessment and prescribed plan of care.
• Establishes paraprofessional care plan as needed and supervises paraprofessional per DOH and Federal regulation.
• Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients’ care per regulatory standards.
• Participates in Unity in service education program.
• Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice, therapy practice and community resources.

Required Licensure/Certification:

Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist If New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from New York State or APTA accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements. If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, NYS license required.

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: 14607

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.

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.