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New Graduate - Physical Therapist

Rochester Regional Health · Rochester, New York, US

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 succ...

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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: Various throughout region: DEPARTMENT: Inpatient / Ambulatory / Long Term Care SCHEDULE: As scheduled: ATTRIBUTES: - Developed leadership skills - Patient focused, with demonstrated care and compassion - Exceptional communication and documentation skills EDUCATION: - 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 standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided LICENSES /...