Master's or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with relevant experience required.
Current New York State license or limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist needed.
Demonstrated patient focus and compassionate care abilities.
Exceptional communication and documentation skills essential.
Prior experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of clients according to productivity standards.
Conduct comprehensive skilled therapy assessments and develop care plans.
Administer skilled therapy and treatments per MD orders.
Manage procurement and client education related to prescribed equipment.
Communicate and update the Primary Care Physician on client care plans.
Document patient care according to regulations and agency standards.
Educate clients and families based on assessments and care plans.
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement combining onsite and remote duties.
Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Continuing education program participation encouraged.
Focus on career development within home care and community health.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Department: Therapies- Home Care
Location: Based out of 330 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14607
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Day & Evenings (Weekends)
SUMMARY
Will provide skilled physical therapy to Unity clients per N.Y.S. Department of Health and Federal regulations.
ATTRIBUTES
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains a caseload of clients, as assigned, which supports the standards productivity requirements of the program. Coordinates client service request and / or referrals in an efficient and timely manner.
Provides comprehensive skilled therapy assessments, formulates a comprehensive plan of home care services for assigned clients based on skilled therapy assessment.
Performs skilled therapy and prescribed treatments to assigned clients based on MD orders.
Orders, obtains prescribed equipment as needed and teaches clients regarding the equipment obtained.
Communicates plan of care to the Primary Care Physician (PCP), updates PCP with changes in condition and subsequent alterations to plan of care.
Documents and implements physicians' orders per D.O.H. and Federal regulation, and agency standards.
Provides client and family education in accordance with client assessment and prescribed plan of care.
Establishes paraprofessional care plan as needed and supervises paraprofessional per DOH and Federal regulation.
Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients' care per regulatory standards.
Participates in Unity in service education program. Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice, therapy practice and community resources.
Required Licensure/Certification:
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.
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 employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE: $71,000.00 - $101,920.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14607
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.
About Rochester Regional Health Systems
Rochester Regional Health is a health care system based in Rochester, New York. The system was formed in 2014 through the merger of Rochester General Health System and Unity Health System. Rochester Regional Health provides a wide range of health care services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. The system operates five hospitals and numerous outpatient clinics and physician practices. Rochester Regional Health is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
