Physical Therapist - Rehab

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Physical Therapist at St. Lawrence Hospital - EJ Noble Building. You will perform comprehensive PT evaluations, develop patient care plans, administer treatments, and coordinate with licensed PTs and assistants to ensure quality discharge planning.

The role requires NYS licensure, and is 37.5 hours per week with days shifts, Mon-Fri and weekend rotation once every 8 weeks. Strong collaboration and documentation are essential to patient care and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate required. Effective 07/24/2025 If Bachelor's degree is held 1-year prior experience 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.
• DPT, or PhD P.T. Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure practice as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to restore function, manage pain, and prevent disability.
• Administers and adjusts therapy interventions, provides patient and caregiver education, oversees assistants, and ensures smooth discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, participates in quality improvement and ongoing professional development, and completes all required documentation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Patient care planning

Patient and caregiver education

Collaboration with healthcare sponsors

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Department: Physical Rehab

Location: St. Lawrence Hospital - EJ Noble Bldg

Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Days 7.5-hr. shifts, 5 days per week, Mon-Fri, weekend requirements once every 8 weeks

SUMMARY

The physical therapist completes patient assessments, establishes patient care plans, administers patient treatment, and directs delivery of treatment utilizing professional physical therapy assistants in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures, and protocols. Adhere to the professional standards of CPH, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the NYS Office of Professions. Actively supports and participates in patient coverage efforts across all departments as necessary. Hours may vary, including weekend rotation for the inpatient department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans to restore function, manage pain, and prevent disability.
• Administers and adjusts therapy interventions, provides patient and caregiver education, oversees assistants, and ensures smooth discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers, participates in quality improvement and ongoing professional development, and completes all required documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate required. Effective 07/24/2025 If Bachelor's degree is held 1-year prior experience 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

• DPT, or PhD P.T. Minimum of 1 year of post-licensure practice as a Physical Therapist.

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

$36.50 - $48.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, 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.