Physical Therapist - Home Care (Per diem, Weekends)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Advancement into leadership roles

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide patient-focused rehabilitation in home settings. You will assess impairments, design personalized treatment plans, and guide patients through mobility and functional recovery with independence and compassion.

This per diem weekend position offers flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for growth into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 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 license/permit not held, hire within 90 days of graduation and meet NYS Practice Exemption.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation - Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report progress and communicate with physician and team.
• Treatment & Planning - Develop PT treatment plans including functional mobility, assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance, and modalities.
• Leadership - Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure department standards and proper coverage.

Education

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

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. In addition, CHHA was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” reflecting its strong commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

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.

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