Physical Therapist- Dutchess/Putnam County

Company: visiting nurse services in westchester
Location: White Plains
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST OPPORTUNITY IN PUTNAM/DUTCHESS COUNTY Purpose of Position: Plansand administers physical therapy treatment programs for medically referredpatients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability followingdisease, injury or loss of body part through a variety of treatment modalities. Responsibilities: 1. Assessespatients for functional limitations or needs related to diagnosis. 2. Developsa therapy plan of treatment with specific goals in collaboration with thepatient, family, physician and other health team members. 3. Providesdirect care to treat the medical/surgical condition through the use of acceptedphysical therapy modalities. 4. Instructsand supervises the patient/family and home health aide (and others) in the homeexercise program and other aspects of patient care as appropriate and documentstheir response to instruction. 5. Provideswritten home exercise program to patient (and others) as needed and alsoprovides a copy for the patient's record. 6. Continuallyre-evaluates the patient's condition and modifies the plan of treatment asappropriate. 7. Identifiesand reports significant clinical information to the physician, Director ofRehabilitation Manager and the primarynurse coordinating services. 8. Documentsall clinical evaluations, treatments and patient's response to therapyinterventions on a timely basis. 9. Participatesin patient care conferences for coordination purposes and documents outcomes. 10. Participatesin quality improvement activities as appropriate. 11. Recommendsadaptive equipment and assistive devices to maximize patient function. 12. Provideseducation and consultation with patients/families and agency staff as needed. 13. Providescase management activities for patients/families when appropriate, under thedirection of Rehabilitation Department Manager. 14. Promotesand facilitates optimal functioning and independence. 15. Systematicallyplans for discharge and continually evaluates the patient's progress towardthis goal. 16. Providesphysical therapy only evaluations as directed. 17. Submitscompleted clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies. Qualifications: 1.NYSProfessional License and current registration to practice as a PhysicalTherapist. 2. One(1) year of full time experience in direct provision of physical therapyservice. 3. Homecare experience preferred 4. Automobile in good working order and auto insurance in the amount specified by VNSW. 5. Validdriver's license. 6. ComputerKnowledge preferred. 7. 7. Knowledge of McKesson Clinical Software preferred. 8. 8. Mustmaintain CEU requirements. 9. 9. ProfessionalLiability Insurance in the amount specified by VNSW.PandoLogic. Keywords: Physical Therapist (PT), Location: White Plains, NY - 10601

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