Physical Therapist (Part Time)

Roswell Park Cancer Institute•Roswell, GA

4d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist designs and implements individualized treatment programs to maximize patient functional independence and quality of life. This role includes evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans and modifying interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes. The therapist assesses and treats patients with cancer-related disabilities, delivering specialized, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include providing education and instruction to patients and caregivers to support therapy participation and safe discharge planning, as well as documenting all interventions and communications with healthcare professionals in a timely and accurate manner. The Physical Therapist also participates in ongoing educational and professional development programs and may supervise physical therapy clinical interns and physical therapy assistants as required.

Requirements

License to practice as a Physical Therapist or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of New York.
Doctorate degree from an approved physical therapy program; or
Master’s degree from an approved physical therapy program and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in physical therapy or a related field; or
Bachelor’s degree from an approved physical therapy program and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in physical therapy or a related field.
As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain and maintain New York State licensure as a Physical Therapist within six (6) months of their appointment to this title.
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable education standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute/oncology/outpatient setting
Experience with EMR
Strong management/communication skills

Responsibilities

Designs and implements individualized treatment programs to maximize patient functional independence and quality of life.
Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment plans and modifies interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
Assesses and treats patients with cancer-related disabilities, delivering specialized, patient-centered care.
Provides education and instruction to patients and caregivers to support therapy participation and safe discharge planning.
Documents all interventions and communications with healthcare professionals in a timely and accurate manner.
Participates in ongoing educational and professional development programs.
May supervise physical therapy clinical interns and physical therapy assistants as required.