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About the Role

The University of Rochester is seeking a Physical Therapist to aid patients in correcting or adjusting to disabilities through specialized physical therapy procedures. This role involves evaluating patient abilities, planning treatment programs, and instructing patients and families on equipment use and home adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and disabilities using tests, observations, and information from various sources.
• Plans patient treatment programs based on diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs, and patient environment, following physician's orders.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families on equipment use and techniques, and evaluates home facilities for necessary adaptations.
• Recommends, obtains, and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices, ensuring safety practices and equipment maintenance.
• Determines therapy types and frequencies, provides treatments, and recommends program modifications to the physician.
• Maintains required patient and department records.
• Stays updated on field issues and changes through reading and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required.
• Licensed in New York State required.

Skills

• Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required.

Location

• 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Work Type

• Regular
• Full time

Experience Level

• Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred
• equivalent combination of education and experience required

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required
• Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $75,629.00 - $98,317.00

About the Company

• As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better.
• Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
• Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

Equal Opportunity

• In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
• This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.