Home Care Physical Therapist, Nassau County
Valley Stream, NY, USA Req #90
Extended Home Care of NY is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Physical Therapist to conduct home visits in Nassau County. The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM - potential for rehab.
- Directs physical therapy treatment.
- Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
- Reports to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
- Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participates in peer consultation process.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Position Requirements:
- Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Benefits:
- 401k + Company match
- Paid Holidays
- PTO Package
- Paid Orientation
- Employee Referral Program
The agency provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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