Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for designing and implementing individualized treatment programs aimed at maximizing patients’ functional independence and quality of life. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of care plans and adjusting interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes. The therapist specializes in assessing and treating patients experiencing cancer-related disabilities, providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Educating patients and caregivers to prepare them for therapy sessions and safe discharge
• Thoroughly documenting all treatments, progress, and communications with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Participating in ongoing educational programs to maintain clinical expertise
• Providing supervision and guidance to physical therapy clinical interns and physical therapy assistants

Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications: License to practice as a Physical Therapist or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of New York
• Education and Experience: 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
• Note: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Historical Compensation Information Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.