Job Information
Catholic Health Physical Therapist Rehab LIFE MHC in Lackawanna, New York
Salary: 7,057.05-10,586.55 USD
Facility: LIFE PACE OLV
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
variable 8:30am-4:30pm
Summary:
The physical therapist is responsible for providing service to the LIFE participant who has a physical impairment or delay and requires the skills of a therapist. The Physical Therapist designs and implements programs for the participant and family in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The Physical Therapist will also provide teaching to the family and caregivers as appropriate. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as approved and required.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education Required
Graduate of B.S. or M.S. degree program in Physical Therapy Required
EXPERIENCE
One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist
One year experience working with the frail elderly
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, 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 and/or LIFE setting working with participant, participant's family and any other available caregivers. Maybe significant amount of time traveling, occasional exposure to unclean living environments and temperature fluctuations with seasonal changes
REQNUMBER: 24071