Physical Therapist - Nassau County - Home Care
Company: Extended HC
Location: Valley Stream
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Extended Home Care of NY is looking for an experienced and
reliable home care Physical Therapist to conduct home visits in
Nassau County. The physical therapist contracted or employed
through the Organization Provides physical therapy services to
patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may
include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating
therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in
the development of the total plan of care.ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES--- Evaluates home environment.---
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for
rehab.--- Directing physical therapy treatment.--- Instructing
patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic
appliances.--- Determining priority needs for physical therapy---
Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes
in condition.--- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs
other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases
of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as
well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy
program for the patient by participating in case conferences.---
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.--- Identifies
patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services
and refers as necessary.--- Prepares and submits clinical and
progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.---
Participates in discharge planning for patient.--- Prepares and
submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of
goals 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.Position Requirements:---
Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in
physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.---
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if
applicable.--- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical
therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.---
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.Position Benefits:--- Health, Dental, Vision--- 401k
+ Company match--- Paid Holidays.--- PTO Package--- Paid
Orientation--- Employee Referral ProgramThe agency provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Job Type:
Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Keywords: Extended HC, New York , Physical Therapist - Nassau County - Home Care, Other , Valley Stream, New York
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