Physical Therapist - Home Health Bronx

Extended Home Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Company match

Paid Holidays

PTO Package

Paid Orientation

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Extended Home Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to provide home health services in the Bronx. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, directing therapy, and supervising assistants. Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy, be licensed in New York, and have at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of $110,000 - $120,000, plus a monthly travel stipend of $500, along with benefits like 401k with company match, paid holidays, and a PTO package.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a physical therapist.
• 2 years of experience, particularly in community/home health.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate home environment and patient needs.
• Direct and instruct physical therapy treatment.
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist - Home Health

Service Area: The Bronx and surrounding areas

Extended Home Care is seeking Physical Therapists to conduct home visits in the Bronx. 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

• Evaluateshomeenvironment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting 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 masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensedtopracticeasphysical therapist within theState,ifapplicable.
• Two years ofappropriateexperienceas aphysicaltherapist.Community/homehealthexperienceispreferred.
• Demonstrates goodverbalandwrittencommunication and organization skills.
• Possessesandmaintainscurrent CPRcertification.
• Mustbe alicenseddriverwithan automobile thatisinsuredin accordance with state ororganization requirementsand is ingoodworkingorder.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 + $500 Monthly Travel Stipend