Physical Therapist

Job description

SUMMARY: 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. STATUS: Full Time: LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital: DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy: SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday 8-hour shifts OR Sunday - Wednesday 10-hour shifts. 8-hour shifts are 7:00-3:30 pm, and 10-hour shifts are 7:00 AM - 5:30 pm ATTRIBUTES: Developed leadership skills: Patient-focused, with demonstrated care and compassion Exceptional communication and documentation skills: 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 sta...