Job Information
Catholic Health Physical Therapist Niagara County Home Care MSHC in North Tonawanda, New York
Salary: 36.19-54.29 USD
Facility: Home Care Niagara County
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
Summary:
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:
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 -OR-
Minimum of eight (8) months' supervised experience with extended orientation (16 weeks)
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 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
REQNUMBER: 25290