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

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides compassionate physical therapy to patients and helps them feel comfortable while supporting successful rehabilitation. The role evaluates patients’ impairments and current condition, assesses rehabilitation potential, and monitors and communicates patient progress to physicians and other team members. It 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 Physical Therapist also trains, mentors, and coaches team members and addresses scheduling needs to ensure appropriate department coverage.

This is a full-time, day-schedule position in Home Care, located at 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14608. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posted annual base-pay range is $71,000 to $101,920; individual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

The position is a moderate clinical role involving patient-facing work and continual movement. Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting 20–50 pounds, pushing and pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning, and frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while performing fine motor tasks. High sensory acuity, sustained focus, and decision-making under pressure are required. The work may involve exposure to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. Any reported physical requirements will be considered for accommodations.

Requirements

• Demonstrated patient focus, care, and compassion.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
• Developed leadership skills.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of a moderate clinical role, including patient-facing movement, lifting 20–50 pounds, pushing and pulling medical equipment, and assisting with patient positioning.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient impairments and current conditions 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.
• Provide functional mobility training and training in the use of assistive devices.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat, and cryotherapy.
• Apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests.
• Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure departmental standards are met.
• Address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage.

What This Job Offers

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