Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Full Time Days FLEX

Cayuga Medical Center

12d•$85,280 - $118,560•Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health is hiring a full-time outpatient Physical Therapist for an onsite position at the Cayuga Wellness Center in Ithaca, New York. The therapist identifies patient goals and needs; assesses and interprets evaluations and test results; and develops treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription. Care includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional activities, instruction in assistive and supportive devices, and physical therapy modalities for pain control, neuromuscular re-education, and functional improvement. The therapist evaluates patient progress and orthotic fit, plans for discharge, supports continuation of treatment at home, and documents care and charges in the electronic medical record. The role is scheduled during clinic operating hours, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday. Local travel of 0%–15% may be required to support outpatient therapy needs at other locations. Cayuga Health offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program at the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate level.
Current New York State Physical Therapy license.
Current CPR certification.
Complete yearly mandatory safety in-services or trainings and yearly Healthstream e-learning courses.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Identify patients’ goals and needs.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results; determine physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
Administer manual therapy, including joint and soft tissue mobilizations and deep tissue massage.
Instruct, encourage, and assist patients with therapeutic exercises, ambulatory and daily-living activities, and use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, walkers, and orthotics.
Administer physical therapy modalities, including mechanical traction, hot and cold packs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, for pain control, neuromuscular re-education, and functional improvement.
Evaluate the effects of treatments and the fit of orthotic devices by observing and documenting patient progress; recommend adjustments and modifications.
Complete discharge planning in consultation with patients, families, caregivers, and physicians.
Support continuation of the therapeutic plan after discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients and caregivers, recommending or providing assistive equipment, and recommending outpatient programs.
Document patient care services and charges in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Complete yearly mandatory safety in-services or trainings and yearly Healthstream e-learning courses.