Physical Therapist 1- Pediatric

University of Rochester

1d • $75,920 - $102,502 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist aids patients in correcting or adapting to disabilities by selecting, adapting, and using appropriate physical therapy procedures. The therapist follows physician orders or operates independently under New York State’s direct access statute.

The role evaluates patients’ functional abilities and disabilities through tests, observations, and information from family members, physicians, nursing staff, and others. It plans and delivers treatment programs tailored to the patient’s diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs, environment, and other considerations. The therapist instructs and counsels patients and families on equipment and techniques, evaluates home facilities, and recommends adaptations and resources in preparation for discharge. The role also recommends, obtains, and provides instruction on adaptive and assistive devices; ensures safe practices and equipment maintenance; determines therapy types and frequencies; and recommends program modifications to physicians as needed.

The therapist maintains patient and department records and keeps abreast of developments in the field through reading and attendance at professional meetings and seminars. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice.
• Physical Therapist license in New York State upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and disabilities using tests, observations, and information from family members, physicians, nursing staff, and others.
• Plan patient treatment programs based on diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, environment, and physician orders.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families on equipment and techniques; evaluate home facilities and suggest adaptations and resources for discharge preparation.
• Recommend, obtain, and instruct patients on adaptive and assistive devices; ensure appropriate safety practices and equipment maintenance.
• Determine therapy types and frequencies and provide treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
• Recommend treatment program modifications to physicians as needed.
• Maintain required patient and department records.
• Keep current with field developments by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level