Physical Therapist [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Newark-Wayne Community Hospital in Newark, NY is seeking a Physical Therapist per diem to welcome patients and guide rehabilitation, with a focus on pulmonary health and compassionate care.

You will perform patient evaluation, develop treatment plans including mobility training, assistive devices, and therapeutic modalities, and mentor team members to ensure department standards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s with experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• 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 and meet Practice Exemption requirements.
• If working in home care or traveling between locations, a NYS license is required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: assess impairment and plan rehabilitation, report progress to physician and team.
• Treatment & Planning: develop PT treatment plans including mobility training, devices, exercises, balance and proprioception retraining.
• Leadership: train and mentor team members to maintain department standards and coverage.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient-focused care

Communication & documentation

Education

Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s degree with experience as PT

Job description

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. Each of the hospitals of Rochester Regional Health provides a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and educational services to persons with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Special emphasis is placed on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention.

STATUS: Per diem
LOCATION: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital - 1200 Driving Park Ave, Newark, NY 14513
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
SCHEDULE: Day shift, weekdays & weekends 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (flexible start times), weekend rotation required (enhanced weekend per diem rate)

ATTRIBUTES

• Developed leadership skills
• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

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.
• If working in home care or traveling between locations, a NYS license is 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

$50.00 - $50.00

EEO STATEMENT

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.