Physical Therapist 2

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, instructs, and aids patients using a variety of physical therapy procedures and therapies.
• Determines proper treatments, procedures, and therapies and counsels patients in the use of equipment and techniques.
• Works following a physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute.
• Participates in the University's teaching program.
• May work with and give supervision to one or more physical therapy aides.

Requirements

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc., working from physician’s order.
• Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques.
• Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
• Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices.
• Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
• Determines types and frequencies of therapies.
• Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies.
• Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
• Affords assistance in directing, guiding and evaluating clinical experience of medical and paramedical students assigned to unit, including affiliate physical therapy students.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
• Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required. Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a Physical Therapist role required.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required.

Benefits

The University of Rochester offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off

Pay

$80,923.00 - $105,208.00

Schedule

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40