Physical Therapist Pending Lic

University of Rochester • Full-time • United States • $75,629 - $98,317 / year • 1w ago

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Job Location (Full Address):

4901 Lac De Ville Blvd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14618

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Department:

500283 University Sports Medicine

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCD 214

Compensation Range:

$75,629.00 - $98,317.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, Evaluates, instructs, and aids patients using a variety of physical therapy procedures and therapies. Determines proper treatments, procedures, and therapies and counsels patients in the use of equipment and techniques. Works following a physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute. Works under the supervision of a currently licensed New York State registered physical therapist, and can only remain in this pending licensure classification for up to 90 days following graduation per NYS regulations. At which time, staff must have obtained and be working on a temporary license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Evaluates patient's functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others.
Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis, prognosis, emotional needs or problems, patient’s environment, etc., working from physician’s order.
Instructs and counsel patients and family in the use of equipment and techniques. Evaluates home facilities and suggests need adaptations and resources in preparation for patient discharge.
Recommends, obtains and instructs on the use of adaptive and assistive devices. Ensures appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
Maintains required patient and department records.
Determines types and frequencies of therapies. Provides treatments using a variety of procedures and therapies. Recommends modifications of program as needed to physician.
Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required
Graduation from physical therapist program within the last 90 days and requested school to complete and submit the Form 2 to the NYS Office of the Professions required
Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Submitted the Application for Licensure (Form 1) and paid the required licensure application fee to NYS upon hire required
Submitted the Application for Limited Permit (Form 5), and paid the required limited permit fee to NYS upon hire required
Applied to and paid the fee for the NYS licensing examination upon hire required
PT - Physical Therapist in New York within 90 days required

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