Physical Therapist (Per diem, as needed)

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

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

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL 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 employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

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.