Physical Therapist

Four Seasons Healthcare Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Seasons Certified Home Health Agency in Brooklyn, NY seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to provide high-quality home health care, including evaluation, planning, and therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate with a care team to optimize patient outcomes in a home setting.

The ideal candidate holds a NY PT license, has experience in home health/CHHA, and demonstrates strong communication and leadership while navigating EMR systems and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Active NY Physical Therapy license or eligibility.
• Driver license and access to a car.
• Experience in home health or CHHA settings with OASIS/PDGM knowledge valued.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills; EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
• Enter visit frequencies and request services; document notes for authorization and Oasis when needed.
• Evaluate patient abilities, medical history, and home environment.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and range of motion.
• Provide hands-on therapy and therapeutic exercises; use modalities as needed.
• Train patients and families to use canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer devices.
• Educate patients on condition, recovery, and home exercise programs.
• Assess home safety and recommend modifications to reduce fall risk.
• Maintain accurate patient records and report findings to the physician and care team.
• Coordinate care with nurses, social workers, and other professionals.

Skills

Care Plan Development

Clinical Oversight

Documentation & Compliance

Communication & Liaison

Monitoring & Evaluation

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist - NY

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Four Seasons Certified Home Health Agency, a leading healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality home health care services to our patients, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. If you're a motivated individual with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Care Coordination: Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans that meet specific health goals.

• Enter visit frequencies and request disciplines/services for patients as needed. Enter clinical notes for auth and Oasis when needed.

• Patient evaluation: Assess physical abilities, medical history, and functional limitations, often in the patient's home environment.

• Treatment planning: Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to improve strength, balance, flexibility, and range of motion, with input from the patient and physician.

• Therapeutic interventions: Provide hands-on therapy, guide patients through therapeutic exercises and stretches, and use modalities like ultrasound or electrical stimulation to manage pain and restore function.

• Assistive device training: Teach patients and their families how to safely and correctly use equipment like canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and transfer devices.

• Patient and family education: Educate clients on their condition, recovery process, and how to perform exercises and manage their home environment to prevent future injuries.

• Home safety assessment: Evaluate the home for safety hazards and recommend modifications to reduce fall risks.

• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate and timely patient records, document progress, and report findings and changes to the physician and other members of the care team.

• Care team collaboration: Work with nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to patient care.

Required Skills

• Care Plan Development: Assess patients' need to create and implement individualized care plans that meet specific health goals.

• Clinical Oversight: Oversee the clinical coordination of assigned cases, often focusing on adherence to CHHA standards and regulations.

• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, including clinical notes and statistical documentation.

• Communication and Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor patient progress, visit frequencies, and authorizations to support quality outcomes and ensure timely and accurate billing.

Qualifications

• License Physical Therapy in the State of New York

• Driver License and a Car is required

• Allowed to Work in the USA

• Experience in a home health or CHHA setting is crucial, with specific knowledge of relevant documentation and compliance (e.g., OASIS, 60-day episodes, 30-day PDGM and 30-day Reassessment) being highly valued.

• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills are essential. Proficiency in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems is also frequently required.

Additional Information

• Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 Annually

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Minimum Years of Experience: 1