Physical Therapist Care Per Visit Rehab Home Care MSHC

Physical Therapist Care Per Visit Rehab Home Care MSHC 3

Facility:
Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift:
Shift 1

Status:
Per Diem

FTE: 0.10

Bargaining Unit:
ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime:
Yes

Work Schedule:

Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

8am - 4pm
Wound PT

Summary:

The physical therapist is responsible for providing service to the home care patient who has a physical impairment or delay and requires the skills of a therapist. The Physical Therapist designs and implements programs for the patient and family in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The Physical Therapist will also provide teaching to the family and caregivers as appropriate.

• Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education Required
• Graduate of B.S. or M.S. degree program in Physical Therapy Required

• One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist
• Minimum eight (8) months' supervised experience with extended orientation (sixteen weeks)

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use.
• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt physical therapy techniques to the home/community setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must have knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures.
• Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication.
• Physical assessment - Application of the assessment into the aging process; examples may include height/weight, skin integrity, ADL's, bowel and bladder control.
• Technical skills - incorporates knowledge of age related physical and mental changes in performing technical skills; examples may include appropriate site for IM injection, range of motion and feeding skills.

• Clinician delivers physical therapy care in home/community setting working with patient, patient's family and any other available caregivers. Significant amount of time traveling, occasional exposure to unclean living environments and temperature fluctuations with seasonal changes.

Entry level

Other

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care