192 وظيفة Occupational Therapist Ot Mt Sinai Hospital Acute Care Ft Days 8 30a 4 30p Some Wknds في New York

Excellent Home Care provides top-quality home health care services in the New York City Area. We are committed to being a leader in the community by upholding the organization’s core values of the provision of care and respect for all. Our goal is to enhance the lives of our adult and pediatric populations in the comfort of their homes and individual communities by providing professional and compassionate care.

We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team!

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Responsbilities:

• Planning, provision and coordination of Physical Therapy to Patients of the Agency.
• Evaluating the Patient’s level of physical functioning and to work with the Patient/Family to provide training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit, usually associated with gross motor disorders and functioning.
• Work with other professional staff to establish rehabilitation and maintenance goals and activities.

Physical Therapist (PT) Job Duties:

• Evaluates the Physical Therapy needs of the Patients and provides Physical Therapy Services for Patients upon receipt of an Authorized Medical Practitioner’s Order for evaluation and treatment of a physical disability, and submits written initial evaluation for inclusion in the Patient’s record.
• Performs Clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential of restoration and, in accordance with Physician’s orders, develops a Plan of Care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.
• Instructs Patients, Families, Caregivers, and other health team personnel in the use of assistive modalities and appropriate Physical Therapy procedures.
• Observes, records and reports to the Authorized Medical Practitioner and Agency Personnel, the Patient’s reaction to treatment, and any changes in the Patient’s condition.
• Works with the health team to shorten the Patient’s recovery from illness and incorporate the management of residual disability.
• Communicates with the Nurse at least every two (2) weeks to discuss the Patient’s progress. Telephones the Agency immediately with any information that will influence or change the provision of services including any unusual situations observed during the course of service.
• Re-evaluates patient as needed to detect progress attained and completes a written progress report for the Patient’s record containing Patient’s progress, continues treatment plan, goals, frequency of visits, and outcomes of care provided.
• Identifies problems with the operation and safety of equipment laces in the Patient’s home and insures follow-up by the appropriate vendor and/or notifies the Agency to follow-up.
• Submits Discharge summaries at the completion of services that includes outcome of care provided, equipment ordered and any recommendation for follow-up care.

Physical Therapist (PT) Minimum Education:

• Has graduated from a Physical Therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or
• the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Physical Therapist (PT) Minimum Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an Acute Care setting, two (2) years preferred, Home Care Experience desirable.
• Demonstration of considerable knowledge in the current standards, procedures and techniques of Physical Therapy.
• Outstanding assessment and technical skills.
• Organized, open culturally.

Physical Therapist (PT) License/Registration/Certification/Permit Required:

• Current License as a Physical Therapist in New York State

Physical Therapist (PT) Benefits:

• We provide quality and compassionate home care for our clients
• Environment where we value and care for our employees.
• Join a team that’s like a family.
• Referral program
• Supportive collaborative atmosphere
• Integral part of the interdisciplinary team
• Nurturing work environment
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Professional growth and development opportunities