Physical Therapist 2- PMR Inpatient

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better, embodying values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. The University strives to create a welcoming and thriving community for all. This position involves planning and carrying out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of a physician to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically ill patients. The University is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance its mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

Requirements

• Completion of both didactic and clinical requirements
• Graduation from curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic foundational knowledge of Occupational Therapy Practice
• Licensed by New York State

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
• Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Educates patients and families in self-care technique, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and wellbeing.
• Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps.
• Communication with other team members throughout the hospital related to patient progress, therapy recommendations and barriers to discharge.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level