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Physical Therapist Rehab LIFE MHC N

Catholic Health

Buffalo, NYOtherSeen 2w ago

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Location
Buffalo, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed By N.Y. State Department Of EducationBachelor's degree

Job overview

The physical therapist provides services to LIFE participants with physical impairments, designing and implementing therapy programs for participants and families, teaching caregivers, and may perform Early Intervention visits. Work is performed in home or community settings, requiring adaptation of techniques, assessment, and communication skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Therapy ProceduresCommunicationPhysical AssessmentTechnical SkillsEnglish Language

Qualifications

Licensed by N.Y. State Department of EducationGraduate of B.S. Or M.S. Degree Program in Physical TherapyOne Year Supervised Experience as a Physical TherapistOne Year Experience Working With the Frail ElderlyMust Be Able to Read, Write, Speak and Understand the English Language

Full job description

Facility: LIFE PACE OLV Mercy Home Care

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:30a-4:30p

Summary:

The physical therapist is responsible for providing service to the LIFE participant who has a physical impairment or delay and requires the skills of a therapist. The Physical Therapist designs and implements programs for the participant and family in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The Physical Therapist will also provide teaching to the family and caregivers as appropriate. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as approved and required.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education Required

  • Graduate of B.S. or M.S. degree program in Physical Therapy Required

EXPERIENCE

  • One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist

  • One year experience working with the frail elderly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Must demonstrate the ability to adapt physical therapy techniques to the home/community setting

  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

  • Must have knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures

  • Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication

  • Physical assessment – Application of the assessment into the aging process; examples may include height/weight, skin integrity, ADL’s, bowel and bladder control

  • Technical skills – incorporates knowledge of age related physical and mental changes in performing technical skills; examples may include appropriate site for IM injection, range of motion and feeding skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Clinician delivers physical therapy care in home/community and/or LIFE setting working with participant, participant’s family and any other available caregivers

  • Maybe significant amount of time traveling, occasional exposure to unclean living environments and temperature fluctuations with seasonal changes

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