Physical Therapist

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Physical Therapist for their ElderONE Care department. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and mentor other staff members. The role requires a Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy and a current New York State license. This full-time position ensures rehabilitation success through compassionate care and effective communication. The starting pay range is competitive, reflecting your expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's Degree required.
• Current New York State license necessary.
• Must be hired within 90 days of graduation if not licensed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient impairment and evaluate rehabilitation potential.
• Develop physical therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Train and mentor team members in department standards.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Leadership

Education

Doctorate or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Current New York State license

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist - ElderONE

Department: Physical Therapy - ElderONE Care

Location: Pace centers and in the community

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Days 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

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 projects 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor’s Degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist.
• If a New York State license or limited permit is not held, must be hired within 90 days of graduation from a New York State or APTA-accredited physical therapist education program and meet Practice Exemption under New York State Physical Therapy License Requirements.
• If working in home care or traveling between locations, a NYS Driver's license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred.

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