Physical Therapist- Long Term Care (Per diem, variable hours)

Rochester Regional Health•Town of Greece, NY

12d•$71,000 - $101,920•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success. This role is for a per diem, variable hours position at the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, a CMS 5-Star facility.

Requirements

Developed leadership skills
Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
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.

Responsibilities

Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential.
Report on patient progress.
Communicate effectively with physician and other team members.
Counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment.
Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and retraining, massage, heat and cryotherapy.
Apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests.
Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met.
Address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided.