Field Physical Therapist Home Health Care

Marquis Certified Home Health Agency (Marquis CHHA)

TITLE: Field Physical Therapist; Fulton County, Montgomery County (2 Full Time Positions Available)

STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor; Director of Patient Services

SUPERVISES: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (s) and/or Home Health Aide (s) (HHA) when assigned to mutual patients

CONTACT IF INTERESTED: Emily Wright, Director of Patient Services, Marquis Certified Home Health Agency, 1762 Central Avenue, Albany NY 12205, Phone: 518-598-6127 or email resume: [email protected]

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible to perform assessment, evaluation and treatment of physical therapy procedures in the home to assist the patient in attaining a state of maximal wellness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Graduate of a physical therapy school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education of the AMA, or the council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association.

2.      Current unencumbered New York State Physical Therapy License

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as OT; Home Health experience desirable. Previous experience using HomeCare HomeBase Electronic Health record highly desirable.

4.      Complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per New York State Requirements to renew license (36 hours Q3 years)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide physician directed physical therapy services by initially and periodically evaluating patient’s needs, establishing a goal directed plan of care and initiating planned care. The plan of care and reevaluation occurs no less often than every 60 days.

2. Provides quality care within guidelines of department policy and procedures as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations and Code of Ethics as established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

3. Provides documentation via Electronic Health Record of assessment and care delivery in a professional manner according to policy and within designated time frame.

4. Meets all documentation timeframes as established by regulatory agencies: NYS DOH/CMS.

Documents thoroughly in electronic clinical medical record.

5. Is available during scheduled visit hours and on-call for problem resolutions for assigned/empaneled patients.

6. Conducts supervisory visits of home health aides per department policy.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

8. Communicates patient care concerns and changes to plan of care with attending physician/provider, as well as amongst other internal disciplines (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Speech Language, Social Work) assigned to patient. Escalates patient related issues, concerns or needs to direct supervisor or Director of Patient Services, as necessary.

9. Effectively communicates visit schedule and availability with the Manager of Rehabilitation

Services.

10. Effectively communicates with patients, their families, caregivers, etc. to ensure comprehension of care and communicates in such a manner to maintain the respect and dignity of others.

11. Implements a care plan that is in the best interest of the individual patient and modifies the plan as necessary for the changing needs of the patient. These changes are made according to department policies and procedures.

12. Enhances professional development by participating in seminars, workshops, case conferences and meetings in accordance with the continuing education requirements established by state licensure laws of New York State.

13. Assists in training and continuing education of agency personnel as requested by supervisor.

14. Actively participates in agency’s performance improvement program. Actively contributes to the attainment of the agency’s mission and goals. Complies with agency policy & procedures.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be able to drive a car and have the ability to travel.

2. Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

3. Requires prolonged sitting.

4. Requires bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching and or stretching from seated or standing

positions.

5. Must be able to climb stairs.

6. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate computer, computer

keyboard, telephone, copies, calculator and other office equipment.

7. Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust visual focus, hearing and smelling.

8. Required to work using a tablet and/or computer

9. Must be able to communicate information via telephone or computer.

10. Requires moderate to intense concentration due to complexity of job.

11. Must be able to lift and or move up to 75 lbs.

13. Occasional heavy physical exertion may be required, i.e. patient lifting or transferring.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work in patient’s homes and in the community in a variety of environmental factors.

2. Noise level is moderate.

Pay range is commensurate with meeting position requirements, years of experience in field, as well as meeting preferred qualifications.

Salary: $93,000 to $102,000 (Full Time, 37.5 hours/week)