Job Title: Physical Therapist

Department: Physical Medicine and Rehab

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 24

Schedule: Days

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000

The road to recovery can seem long and onerous after a life-altering diagnosis or event, but Rochester Regional Health Physical Therapy Rehabilitation is with you every step of the way. Our highly trained therapists support you by offering comprehensive outpatient rehabilitative services, compassionate care, and state-of-the-art equipment all in one place - and all focused on you. Get started on your road to recovery today.

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:

• Masters Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelors 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.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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:

$70,700.00 - $108,000.00

CITY:

Rochester14621

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/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employees Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.