Physical Therapist - Home Visits:
- Flexible Opportunity for Home Visit Physical Therapists.
- This is your PT opportunity to work for an amazing supportive employee-owned home care company in New York State.
- Full-time
- Direct Hire
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
- Excellent Benefits Package
- Continuing education and training opportunities, utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
- NYS County Locations Available - Clinton County, NY; Delaware County, NY; Genesee County, NY and Madison County, NY.
This Home Visit PT position boasts:
- Employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP is a long-term, employee benefit plan which gives employees ownership interest in the company. As they grow and mature, so will the retirement funds of their employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) • 401K (Pre-tax and Roth) with company match • Generous PTO • Company paid life insurance • Mileage reimbursement at Federal rate • Holiday pay • Paid travel time • Career advancement opportunities • Employee referral program • Employee recognition events • Vehicle repair program • Advanced learning and certification opportunities • CEU opportunities for PT's. • Supportive leadership Role and Responsibilities:
- A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to adult patients in the home, following physician's orders.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.
- Prepare an assessment of the patient's condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.
- Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.
- Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date.
- Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence.
- Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals.
- Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.
- Participate in case conferences.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician's Plan of Treatment.
- Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Current, valid Physical Therapy license issued by NYS Department of Education.
- One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
Work Environment:
- The Physical Therapist is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.
The working conditions are classified as medium work:
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.
Physical Requirements: The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the Physical Therapist. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
- Stand
- Sit
- Hear
- Walk
- Talk
- Stoop or kneel
- Repetitive motion