Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Rochester
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

The Park Ridge Living Center, which encompasses the Wegman Family Cottages and McCormick Transitional Care Center (TCC), has been serving elders in our community since 2010. An extension of Unity Hospital, the TCC is a short term rehab center focusing on treatment and rehabilitation following hospitalization. The Wegman Family Cottages offer residents a home-like environment, while providing the appropriate medical and clinical services they need. SUMMARYThe Physical Therapist plans, organizes, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. STATUS: Per Diem-- ------------------------ LOCATION: Park Ridge Living Center-------------- DEPARTMENT: Physical TherapySCHEDULE: Monday through Friday; Days ------------ 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 Therapist experience preferred.--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 providedROCHESTER REGIONAL BENEFITS
    • 403(b)/Pension Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Same-Day Pay
    • Professional Advancement
    • Employee Referral Program Bonus EDUCATION DPT 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 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.

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