IDD PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Valence Care - HCS - Girling NY - Extended Home Care - A&J Staffing - A Better Life - Direct Care•New York, NY

6d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Extended Home Care of NY is seeking an experienced and reliable Physical Therapist to perform home visits for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Bronx and Suffolk areas. The Physical Therapist will provide services according to a physician's plan of care, which includes assessing and evaluating the patient's therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, and contributing to the overall care plan.

Requirements

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
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.

Nice To Haves

Community/home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates home environment.
Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and potential for rehabilitation.
Directs physical therapy treatment.
Instructs patients and families/caregivers on the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
Reports patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.
Initiates physical therapy programs and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in specific phases of therapy.
Instructs patients and families/caregivers on the goals of the physical therapy program.
Participates in case conferences.
May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and makes referrals.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
Participates in discharge planning for patients.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on goal attainment 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.