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Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Outpatient
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$91,449 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Physical Therapist
- Acute Care & Outpatient at Rochester Regional Health Physical Therapist
- Acute Care & Outpatient at Rochester Regional Health in Batavia, New York Posted in about 18 hours ago. $71,000.00
- $101,920.
00 per year 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.
STATUS:
Full Time
LOCATION
UMMC (United Memorial Medical Center) 330 Summit St, Batavia, NY 14020
DEPARTMENT:
Time split between inpatient acute care & Outpatient
SCHEDULE
Day shift, Monday
- Friday 8-hr.
shifts. Weekend rotation every 8 weeks (5-6 hrs on Saturday & 1-3 hrs on Sunday)
POSITION SUMMARY
Plans, organizes, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Supervises work of support personnel.
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 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 Developed leadership skills Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion. Exceptional communication and documentation skills
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
$71,000.00
- $101,920.
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.