Physical Therapist
Company: St Luke Health Services
Location: Oswego
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Starting at $42.00 (Based on
Experience) JOB SUMMARY: Treats residents who have been referred to
the physical therapist by the resident’s physician on written
order. Identifies residents by diagnosis or observation or staff
referral who may benefit from therapy and requests orders for
evaluation and treatment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reviews
referrals for physical therapy and physician’s orders; performs
evaluations, sets goals, devises treatment programs, and implements
treatments based on diagnosis, resident’s condition and
rehabilitative prognosis. Makes recommendations, sends progress
note, and consults with the physician as necessary. Maintains
proper documentation in medical record including evaluations,
progress notes, discharge summaries and treatment logs. Provides
information for care planning, MDS, and quality assurance.
Supervises physical therapist assistants concerning the carrying
out of treatment programs. Communicates with interdisciplinary team
regarding patient care and consults with families as needed. Acts
as a physical therapy consultant to all departments providing
in-services as necessary. Uses effective communication techniques
within rehabilitation department and inter-departmentally to
maximize team building. Maintains 85% productivity. Other duties as
assigned by supervisor. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a
clinical rehabilitation department setting and in patient rooms
where contact with staff, physicians, residents’ families and the
public is required. Requires walking up to 95% of the workday. Must
be capable to pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds or more.
Finger dexterity is required with eye-hand coordination and vision
and hearing corrected to normal range. QUALIFICATIONS: Work
requires the knowledge of physical therapy normally acquired
through an accredited University for physical therapy. New York
State license to practice physical therapy. Must possess skills to
effectively acquire pertinent information from patients’ charts and
the patients to evaluate, implement procedures, and document the
effects of treatment. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate
accurately and precisely to patients and family members the
instructions that may be necessary in the completion of a treatment
program. Must be able to identify changes in patient conditions and
be able to communicate those changes to the appropriate staff
member.
Keywords: St Luke Health Services, Rochester , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Oswego, New York
