Physical Therapist

Job Title: Physical Therapist
Department: Girling NY
FLSA: Full Time
Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Summary:
The physical therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the personnel service agreement.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/ rehabilitative functional status, and participation
in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM -potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families /caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic
appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. 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.
3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as
necessary.
5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as
directed by organization policy.
8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
9. Provides in-services education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
10. Participates in peer consultation process.
11. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state
regulations.
12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health
aide care every two (2) weeks.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications
1. Possess a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Licensed to practice as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state or organization requirements and is in good working order
Location:

• Brooklyn

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person