Physical Therapist I

University of Rochester • Town of Henrietta, NY

8d • $75,920 - $102,502 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist aids patients in correcting or adjusting to disabilities by selecting, adapting, and using appropriate physical therapy procedures. The therapist follows physician orders or operates independently under New York State’s direct access statute. This role is in University Sports Medicine and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the UR day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and completion of relevant clinical education in a comparable setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice.
• Physical Therapist license in New York State upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and disabilities using tests, observations, and information from family members, physicians, nursing staff, and others.
• Plan patient treatment programs in view of diagnoses, prognoses, emotional needs or problems, and patient environments, working from physician orders.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families on equipment and techniques; evaluate home facilities and recommend adaptations and resources for discharge preparation.
• Recommend, obtain, and instruct patients in the use of adaptive and assistive devices; ensure appropriate safety practices and equipment maintenance.
• Determine the types and frequency of therapies and provide treatment using a variety of procedures and therapies.
• Recommend program modifications to physicians as needed.
• Maintain required patient and department records.
• Keep abreast of developments and changes in the field through reading and attendance at professional meetings and seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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