Extended Home Care of NY is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Physical Therapist to conduct home visits in Westchester County. 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
· Evaluates home environment.
· 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.
· Participates in discharge planning for patient.
· Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
· 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 master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
· Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
· Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
· Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
· Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Position Benefits:
· Health, Dental, Vision
· 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.
Extended Home Care is a Special Needs, Certified Home Health Care Agency, serving New Yorkers since 1997. We specialize in providing home care services to patients and their families with PWDD. Extended Home Care has taken this unique level of comprehensive care and shared it with all New Yorkers in need.
Extended Home Care is one of the fastest growing Certified Home Health Care Agencies in New York and one of the largest in Brooklyn. Throughout Extended Home Care’s exceptional growth, we have always kept our primary focus on patient care. Our quality, patient-centered care is designed to meet the needs of our clients and their families so that they can maintain an independent lifestyle, while enjoying all of the comforts of home.
Our caregivers are passionate about helping people and improving the lives of the people they touch. Our Nurses have consistently been rated among the best in New York based on patient satisfaction surveys. Our caregivers speak a variety of languages and come from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Extended Home Care’s services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our Registered Nurses are always on-call to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Our services are covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and most managed care plans.
