Physical Therapist Home Health
Location: Manhattan, NY
Job Description: Home-Based Physical Therapist
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Deliver high-quality therapy services in accordance with the applicable Standards of Practice.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients and formulate individualized treatment plans, encompassing both short and long-term objectives.
- Monitor and report the patient's progress, treatment reactions, and changes in their condition to the responsible physician; adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Educate the patient, caregiver, and healthcare team on techniques to enhance and address disabilities.
- Maintain regular communication with physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Develop realistic and achievable long-term goals to facilitate patient discharge, adapting them as necessary with changing conditions.
- Prepare patients and their caregivers for post-discharge care.
- Report any significant patient, family, or physician issues to the Clinical Director.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid state licensure, CPR certification, driver's license, and automobile liability insurance.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of professional theory, practice, techniques, principles, and equipment.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to document patient care effectively.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with patients, healthcare professionals, physicians, and the general public.
- Minimum of one (1) year of prior experience in the field.