Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Resident

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health is hiring an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident to provide outpatient physical therapy services. The resident conducts clinical examinations, establishes physical therapy diagnoses, and develops plans of care based on person-centered goals. The role includes implementing therapeutic interventions, documenting clinical encounters, supervising Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and departmental volunteers as appropriate, and teaching in laboratory and clinical settings. Residents attend assigned educational opportunities and must pass written, practical, and live-patient examinations with a score of at least 80%. The position is based onsite at Cayuga Wellness Center in Ithaca, New York, with possible assignments at Brentwood in Ithaca and in Cortland to support department and patient needs. Local travel of 0%–10% may be required. This is a part-time position of 30 hours per week, with flexible day and evening scheduling during clinic hours. Weekend on-call coverage is expected approximately three to four times per year. The standard pay rate is $37.12 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Hold a current New York State Physical Therapy license or be eligible for licensure.
Hold current CPR certification.
Be a new graduate.
Complete the application process via RF-PTCAS and receive a recommendation for the position from the program director or designate.

Nice To Haves

Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical examinations, establish physical therapy diagnoses, and develop plans of care addressing person-centered goals.
Safely and effectively implement therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, patient education, and modalities.
Document all clinical encounters effectively.
Provide appropriate supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, physical therapy students, and departmental volunteers.
Attend assigned educational opportunities and pass written, practical, and live-patient examinations with a grade of at least 80%.
Teach effectively in laboratory and clinical settings.
Support outpatient therapy needs at various area locations as scheduled.