Physical Therapist - Home Care (Per diem, as needed)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible weekend scheduling

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home-based care on weekends in Monroe County. The role is per diem with weekend and day shifts, offering independent practice in a community setting and opportunities for growth within a respected regional health system.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, designing treatment programs, and coordinating with physicians and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with PT experience is required.
• Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist is required.
• If NYS license is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation and meet Practice Exemption.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential and report on progress.
• Develop PT treatment plans including functional mobility, therapeutic exercise, balance retraining, and use of assistive devices.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure department standards and scheduling coverage.

Skills

Licensed PT

Education

Master's in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree + PT experience

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist - Home Care (Per Diem)

Department: Weekend Rochester Regional Home Care Location: Monroe County Hours Per Week: As scheduled Schedule: Weekends, Days 8 to 430 Join Rochester Regional Health Home Care, the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide.

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

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

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

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required. 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.

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. 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

$50.00 - $50.00 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.