Physical Therapist Home Health
Location: Kew Gardens, NY
Physical Therapist Home Health Western Queens
Responsibilities
- Delivers exceptional therapy services according to the applicable Standards of Practice
- Conducts thorough patient evaluations and develops personalized treatment plans with short and long-term goals
- Monitors and reports patient progress, treatment reactions, and any changes in their condition to the responsible physician; adjusts treatment plans as necessary
- Educates patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members on techniques for improving and managing disabilities
- Maintains regular communication with physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Establishes realistic and achievable long-term goals for patient discharge and modifies them as needed
- Prepares patients and caregivers for post-discharge care
- Reports any significant patient, family, or physician concerns to the Clinical Director
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must possess current state licensure, CPR certification, driver's license, and automobile liability insurance
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of professional theory, practice, techniques, principles, and equipment
- Exhibits effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to accurately document patient care
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with patients, healthcare professionals, physicians, and the general public
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience is required