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Excellent Home Care NY

Physical Therapist (PT)

Excellent Home Care NY, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Excellent Home Care provides top-quality home health care services in the New York City Area. We are committed to being a leader in the community by upholding the organization’s core values of the provision of care and respect for all. Our goal is to enhance the lives of our adult and pediatric populations in the comfort of their homes and individual communities by providing professional and compassionate care. We are currently looking for a

Physical Therapist (PT)

to join our team!

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Responsibilities

Planning, provision, and coordination of Physical Therapy to Patients of the Agency.

Evaluating the Patient’s level of physical functioning and working with the Patient/Family to provide training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit, usually associated with gross motor disorders and functioning.

Work with other professional staff to establish rehabilitation and maintenance goals and activities.

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Duties

Evaluate the Physical Therapy needs of the Patients and provide Physical Therapy Services after receiving an Authorized Medical Practitioner’s Order for evaluation and treatment of a physical disability, and submit a written initial evaluation for inclusion in the Patient’s record.

Perform clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential of restoration, and, in accordance with Physician’s orders, develop a Plan of Care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.

Instruct Patients, Families, Caregivers, and other health team personnel in the use of assistive modalities and appropriate Physical Therapy procedures.

Observe, record, and report to the Authorized Medical Practitioner and Agency Personnel the Patient’s reaction to treatment, and any changes in the Patient’s condition.

Work with the health team to shorten the Patient’s recovery from illness and incorporate the management of residual disability.

Communicate with the Nurse at least every two (2) weeks to discuss the Patient’s progress; telephone the Agency immediately with any information that will influence or change the provision of services, including any unusual situations observed during the course of service.

Re‑evaluate patient as needed to detect progress attained and complete a written progress report for the Patient’s record containing Patient’s progress, continuous treatment plan, goals, frequency of visits, and outcomes of care provided.

Identify problems with the operation and safety of equipment in the Patient’s home and ensure follow‑up by the appropriate vendor or notify the Agency for follow‑up.

Submit discharge summaries at the completion of services that include outcome of care provided, equipment ordered, and any recommendation for follow‑up care.

Physical Therapist (PT) Minimum Education

Graduated from a Physical Therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Physical Therapist (PT) Minimum Experience and Skills

A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an Acute Care setting; two (2) years preferred, Home Care experience desirable.

Demonstration of considerable knowledge in the current standards, procedures, and techniques of Physical Therapy.

Outstanding assessment and technical skills.

Organized, open, and culturally aware.

Physical Therapist (PT) License/Registration/Certification/Permit Required

Current License as a Physical Therapist in New York State.

Physical Therapist (PT) Benefits

We provide quality and compassionate home care for our clients.

Environment where we value and care for our employees.

Join a team that’s like a family.

Referral program.

Supportive collaborative atmosphere.

Integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Nurturing work environment.

Supportive management team.

Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Professional growth and development opportunities.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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