Physical Therapist Pending Lic

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Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Department:

500283 University Sports Medicine

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URCB 213

Compensation Range:

$69,326.00 - $90,124.00

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, aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute. While practicing during these 90 days, this position must be under the supervision of a currently licensed New York State registered physical therapist. As soon as the permit is received, this position must give the manager the employer's copy. Staff 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.

Responsibilities GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, aids patients to correct and/or adjust to disabilities by selecting, adapting and using appropriate physical therapy procedures, following physician's orders, or operating independently under New York State direct access statute. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Evaluates the patients' 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 QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required - Master's or Doctoral degree preferred - 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 - Completed relevant clinical education in a comparable setting required - or equivalent combination of education and experience required - Basic foundational knowledge of Physical Therapy Practice required - Submitted the Application for Licensure (Form 1) and paid the required licensure application fee to NYS required - Submitted the Application for Limited Permit (Form 5), and paid the required limited permit fee to NYS required, and - Applied to and paid the fee for the NYS licensing examination required. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University's mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. 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 status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and perso