Physical Therapist

Marquis Home Care

Town of Fulton (NY)

In loco

USD 75.000 - 110.000

Tempo pieno

3 giorni fa

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Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO + paid holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Marquis Home Care seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physician-directed physical therapy services in patients' homes, with goal-directed plans of care and regular reevaluation. The role emphasizes timely documentation, coordination with nurses and physicians, and adherence to ethics and regulations.

The candidate will supervise PTAs/HHAs, participate in care planning, and contribute to program quality while traveling to patient locations within the service area.

Competenze

Graduate of physical therapy school approved by the APTA/AMA or equivalent.
Current NY State Physical Therapy Licensure.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting.

Mansioni

Evaluate patient needs and establish a goal-directed plan of care with periodic reevaluations (every 60 days).
Provide quality care within department policies and applicable laws and ethics.
Document assessments and care delivery promptly and accurately in the clinical record.
Meet regulatory timeframes for documentation (NYS DOH/CMS).
Be available during scheduled visits and on-call for patient issues.
Conduct supervisory visits of home health aides per policy.
Document case conferences as needed and participate in care coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Documentation

Home health care

Formazione

Graduate PT program (APTA/AMA approved)

NY Physical Therapy License

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

TITLE: Physical Therapist

STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Rehab Manager/Director for Patient Services

SUPERVISES: PTAs / HHAs

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to perform physical therapy procedures in the home to assist the patient in attaining a state of maximal wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education of the AMA, or the council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association.
2. Current Physical Therapy Licensure in NY State.
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide physician directed physical therapy services by initially and periodically evaluating patient’s needs, establishing a goal directed plan of care and initiating planned care. The plan of care and reevaluation occurs no less often than every 60 days.
2. Provides quality care within guidelines of department policy and procedures as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations and Code of Ethics as established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
3. Provides written documentation of assessment and care delivery in a professional manner according to policy and within designated time frame.
4. Meets all documentation timeframes as established by regulatory agencies: NYS DOH/CMS. Documents thoroughly in clinical medical record.
5. Is available during scheduled visit hours and on-call for problem resolutions for assigned patients.
6. Conducts supervisory visits of home health aides per department policy.
7. Conducts and documents case conference as needed.
8. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
9. Communicates patient care concerns with attending physician, Rehab Manager and the Director for Patient Services in a timely and professional manner.
10. Communicates with Registered Nurse case manager and other appropriate individuals involved in care to assure continuity of care. Documents care coordination within clinical record per agency policy.
11. Effectively communicates visit schedule and availability with the Manager of Rehabilitation Services.
12. Effectively communicates with patients, their families, caregivers, etc. to ensure comprehension of care and communicates in such a manner to maintain the respect and dignity of others.
13. Implements a care plan that is in the best interest of the individual patient and modifies the plan as necessary for the changing needs of the patient. These changes are made according to department policies and procedures.
14. Enhances professional development by participating in seminars, workshops and meetings in accordance with the continuing education requirements established by state licensure laws of New York State.
15. Assists in training and continuing education of agency personnel as requested by supervisor.
16. Actively participates in agency’s performance improvement program. Actively contributes to the attainment of the agency’s mission and goals. Complies with agency policy & procedures.
17. Attends and participates on the agency’s Advisory Committee as requested and agreed upon with the Rehabilitation Manager or Director of Patient Services.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be able to drive a car and have the ability to travel.
2. Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
3. Requires prolonged sitting.
4. Requires bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching and or stretching from seated or standing positions.
5. Must be able to climb stairs.
6. Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate computer, computer keyboard, telephone, copies, calculator and other office equipment.
7. Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust visual focus, hearing and smelling.
8. Requires to work in front of a computer screen.
9. Must be able to communicate information via telephone or computer.
10. Ability to distinguish colors and listen carefully to others on the telephone.
11. Requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity of job.
12. Must be able to lift and or move up to 75 lbs.
13. Occasional heavy physical exertion may be required, i.e. patient lifting or transferring.
14. Must be able to observe Universal Precautions for blood‑borne pathogens and body fluids.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work in patient’s homes and in the community in a variety of environmental factors.
2. Noise level is moderate.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of the position.

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