Physical Therapist [Per Diem]

SUMMARY

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

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital -1425 Portland Ave Rochester NY 14621

DEPARTMENT: Physical Medicine & Rehab

SCHEDULE: Day shift shifts can vary from 8-10 hours in length; 7 am-3:30 pmfor an 8-hour shift and/or 7 am-5:30 pm for a 10-hr. shift

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 Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelors 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 Homecare or traveling between locations a NYS license is required.

• Must possess personal characteristics that reflect assertiveness self-motivation and a personal commitment to health and fitness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred

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.