Physical Therapist - Acute Care

SUMMARY

As a Physical Therapist – Rehab, your ability to design, plan, and implement personalized physical therapy interventions greatly enhances patient function and overall quality of life. 

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation

SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts; 8 am - 4:30 pm; weekend rotation 1-2 weekend days per month

POSITION SUMMARY
Assesses and restores patients' function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by designing, planning, and implementing medically prescribed physical therapy interventions. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treatment & Planning. Meet patient goals and needs by providing quality, evidence-based care; assess, develop, and implement an individualized treatment plan; help the patient accomplish the treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities

• Discharge Management. Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instruct patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and provide assistive equipment; recommend outpatient or home health follow-up programs

• Leadership. Develop physical therapy staff by providing information; develop and conduct in-service training programs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.

• Required Licensure/Certification: 
  • 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.

• Developed leadership skills

• Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion

• Exceptional communication and documentation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

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.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$71,000.00 - $101,920.00Rochester14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.