Physical Therapist 1 – Pelvic Floor/Women’s Health
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required
- Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required
- Licensed in New York State required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician’s orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.
- Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
- Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc. working from physician’s order.
- Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.
- Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
- Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.
- Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
- Determines types and frequencies of therapies.
- Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
- Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
- Maintains required patient and department records.
- Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
