Physical Therapist [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, MN

2d • $71,000 - $101,920 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide Physical Therapy to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success.

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 a New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA- accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements.
• If working in Homecare or traveling between locations, a NYS license is required.
• Must possess personal characteristics that reflect assertiveness, self-motivation, and a personal commitment to health and fitness.

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

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level