Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - LTC Rehab
Rochester, New York
Overview
A career in long-term care provides meaningful relationships with residents and loved ones while improving their quality of life. Our collaborative team structures and flexible scheduling allow for work-life balance and overall job satisfaction.
We provide the tools, tuition, and guidance to allow our employees to grow from Licensed Practical Nurse all the way to leadership positions.
Responsibilities
SUMMARY
As a Physical Therapist – Rehab, your ability to design, plan and implement personalized physical therapy intervention greatly enhances patient function and overall quality of life.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Park Ridge Living Center
DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care
SCHEDULE: Flexible Schedules
ATTRIBUTES
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist
Prior Physical Therapy experience preferred
Developed leadership skills
Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Treatment & Planning. Meet patient goals and needs by providing quality, evidence-based care; assess, develop and implement an individualized treatment plan; help the patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instruct, encourage and assist patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities and daily-living activities
Discharge Management. Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instruct patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and provide assistive equipment; recommend outpatient or home health follow-up programs
Leadership. Develop physical therapy staff by providing information; develop and conduct in-service training programs
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS PT - Physical Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran