Physical Therapist-Home Care (Full-Time, Days)

Rochester Regional Health

9d • $71,000 - $101,920 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides compassionate physical therapy to patients to support successful rehabilitation. The role evaluates patients’ impairments and current conditions, assesses rehabilitation potential, monitors progress, and communicates with physicians and other team members. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans that may include functional mobility training, assistive-device use, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy, and diagnostic and progressive functionality testing. The position also trains, mentors, and coaches team members and helps address scheduling to ensure appropriate department coverage. The role is based in Home Care at 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Patient-focused approach, with care and compassion.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to perform moderate clinical physical work, including continual movement; standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 pounds; pushing and pulling medical equipment; assisting with patient positioning; and frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks.
• High sensory acuity, decision-making under pressure, ability to respond to emergencies, and sustained focus.
• Exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation; TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential.
• Report on patient progress and communicate effectively with physicians and other team members.
• Counsel patients and families according to the degree of disability or impairment.
• Develop a physical therapy treatment plan for each patient, including functional mobility training, assistive-device use, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy.
• Apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure department standards are met.
• Address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed