About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
A qualified professional who provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician under the direct (but not on-site) supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Essential Functions
- Treat patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible.
- Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Write clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record.
- Attend Physical Therapy staff meetings, conduct in-service presentations and case conferences.
- Perform an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicate regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program.
- Communicate regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case.
- Instruct patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Location and commute
Rochester, NY 14623.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3109251199.