New Graduate - Physical Therapist

Rochester Regional Health

4d•$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 is a full-time position with various locations throughout the region in Inpatient / Ambulatory / Long Term Care departments. The schedule is as needed. Key attributes include developed leadership skills, patient focus with demonstrated care and compassion, and exceptional communication and documentation skills.

Requirements

Physical Therapist
Developed leadership skills
Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion
Exceptional communication and documentation skills
M - 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.

Nice To Haves

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

Patient Evaluation: 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.
Treatment & Planning: 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.
Leadership: Train, mentor and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided.