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Physical Therapist Acute Care [Per Diem]

Rochester Regional Health·Muscatine, Iowa

$71,000 - $101,920/yr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 23 hours ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapist will design, plan, and implement personalized intervention plans to enhance patient function and quality of life. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based care, conducting manual exercises, and managing discharge planning for patients.

SUMMARY As a Physical Therapist – Rehab, your ability to design, plan, and implement personalized physical therapy intervention greatly enhances patient function and overall quality of life. STATUS: Per Diem LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626 DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Acute Care SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; weekend rotation requires at least one (1) weekend per month

Responsibilities

  • Treatment & Planning. Meet patient goals and needs by providing quality, evidence-based care; assess, develop, and implement an individualized treatment plan; help the patient accomplish the treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities Discharge Management. Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instruct patients, families and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommend and provide assistive equipment; recommend outpatient or home health follow-up programs Leadership. Develop physical therapy staff by providing information; develop and conduct in-service training programs REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with prior experience as a licensed Physical Therapist required. Required Licensure/Cerification: Current New York State license or a limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist
  • If 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 Homecare or traveling between locations, NYS license required. Developed leadership skills Exceptional communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Physical Therapist experience preferred. EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 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. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $71,000.00 - $101,920.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience. A current New York State license or limited permit as a Registered Physical Therapist is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Leadership
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient assessment
  • Evidence-based care
  • Home exercise programs
  • In-service training
  • Physical therapy
  • Manual exercises
  • Ambulatory functional activities
  • Discharge management

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$71,000 - $101,920/yr
Location
Muscatine, Iowa
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health, headquartered in Rochester, NY, is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. We are dedicated to helping our community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives....

Salary listed on 700 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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