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Physical Therapist Care Per Visit Rehab Home Care MSHC

Catholic Health, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Salary: 7,443.15-11,163.75 USD

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem

FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Yes

Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm

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

Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education

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

Experience

One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist

Minimum eight (8) months' experience with extended orientation (minimum sixteen weeks)

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 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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