Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Outpatient

Rochester Regional Health•Batavia, IL

11d•$71,000 - $101,920•Hybrid

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 position involves time split between inpatient acute care and outpatient settings. The role requires planning, organizing, and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team and supervision of support personnel are key aspects of the position.

Requirements

Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist.
If New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from New York State or APTA accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements.
Developed leadership skills.
Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion.
Exceptional communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.

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 coordination 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.