What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate - Physical Therapist position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
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
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 standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $70,000.00 - $99,840.00
Salary : $70,000 - $99,840