Home Care Physical Therapist - Urgent Need - Bronx

TieTalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401k + Company match

Paid Holidays

PTO Package

Paid Orientation

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking an experienced home care Physical Therapist to conduct home visits in the Bronx, New York. Responsibilities include evaluating home environments, directing care, and conducting therapy assessments. Candidates must have a degree in physical therapy, be licensed, and have two years of relevant experience. Benefits include health coverage and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess a degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the State.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in community/home health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the home environment for therapy.
• Instructs patients and families in therapeutic care.
• Directs and initiates physical therapy programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in physical therapy

Job description

Overview

Extended Home Care of NY is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Physical Therapist to conduct home visits in the Bronx.

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; participates in case conferences to align goals.
• 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.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• 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 weeks.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters 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

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k + Company match
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Package
• Paid Orientation
• Employee Referral Program

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.