Title:
Physical Therapist - Per Diem
Job Type:
Regular
Company:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department:
Physical Therapy
Time Type:
Part time
Weekly Hours:
4
FTE:
0.1
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for designing and implementing individualized treatment programs aimed at maximizing patients’ functional independence and quality of life. This role involves evaluating the effectiveness of care plans and adjusting interventions as needed to achieve optimal outcomes. The therapist specializes in assessing and treating patients experiencing cancer-related disabilities, providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Key responsibilities include educating patients and caregivers to prepare them for therapy sessions and safe discharge, as well as thoroughly documenting all treatments, progress, and communications with interdisciplinary healthcare team members. The Physical Therapist also participates in ongoing educational programs to maintain clinical expertise and may provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy clinical interns and physical therapy assistants.
This position is characterized by the need for flexibility, including short or unscheduled notice to report for duty, the variable nature of the hours worked per payroll period and temporary nature of appointments to this title and the fact that this is a non-benefit earning title.
Starting hourly rate is $44.18.
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
License Requirement
License to practice as a physical therapist in the State of New York.
Education and Experience
1. Doctorate degree from an approved physical therapy program; or
2. Master’s degree from an approved physical therapy program and the equivalent of one (1) year of full time experience in physical therapy or a related field; or
3. Bachelor’s degree from an approved physical therapy program and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in physical therapy or a related field.
NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
