Physical Therapist - Home Health

Physical Therapist (Temp Only)

The Physical Therapist plans and administers Physical therapy treatment programs for medically referred patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes assessments, progress, treatment or revisits, discharge summaries interdisciplinary notes according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Perform participant evaluations and treatment at PACE site and/or in the field (participant's home, nursing homes, etc.).
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow safety protocols.
• Participates in developing participant care plan with other interdisciplinary team members and participates in care plan meetings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Documents all pertinent participant information as required, including, but not limited to assessments, progress notes and care plans according to departmental policy and procedure.
• Documents all statistical data as required.
• Consults with physiatrist and other professionals when appropriate.
• Conduct clinical instruction of Level I & Level II Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistant students as well as student volunteers.
• Initiates discharge planning in a time appropriate fashion and orders equipment for discharge in collaboration with team members.
• Participates in delivery in in-service training programs for site and departmental staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement monitoring.
• Only act within the scope of the individual's authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.

Location: Brooklyn, NY, 11212