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Physical Therapist Rehab Home Care MSHC 2

Catholic Health

Buffalo, NYFull-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Location
Buffalo, NY
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York Physical Therapist License

Job overview

The Physical Therapist provides care to home care patients with physical impairments or delays, designing and implementing programs for patients and families in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The therapist also teaches families and caregivers as appropriate and delivers care in home and community settings. The role requires supervised physical therapy experience, New York State licensure, and a valid driver’s license with a car available for work use.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Home-Based Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy ProceduresCommunicationPhysical AssessmentAge-Related CareRange of MotionFeeding SkillsEnglish

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical TherapyNew York Physical Therapist License8+ Months Supervised Experience or 1 YearValid Driver's License and Car

Full job description

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 8:00a - 4:00p

Summary:

The physical therapist is responsible for providing service to the home care patient who has a physical impairment or delay and requires the skills of a therapist. The Physical Therapist designs and implements programs for the patient and family in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The Physical Therapist will also provide teaching to the family and caregivers as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION:

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

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

REQUIREMENTS:

  • One-year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist, or

  • Minimum eight (8) months’ supervised experience with extended orientation (sixteen weeks).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a car available for work use.

  • 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 setting working with patient, patient’s family and any other available caregivers. Significant amount of time traveling, occasional exposure to unclean living environments and temperature fluctuations with seasonal changes

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