Physical Therapist
Valence Care - HCS - Girling NY - Extended Home Care - A&J Staffing - A Better Life - Direct Care · NY, US
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About the Role
Preferred Certified Home Care, part of the Valence Care family, seeks compassionate Physical Therapists for home visits in Westchester County, focusing on adult and pediatric Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) cases. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, competitive compensation, and strong clinical support, ideal for those seeking afternoon and early evening hours.
Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy services to patients according to written physician's plan of care.
- Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative functional status, and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
- Evaluates home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM - potential for rehab.
- Directs physical therapy treatment.
- Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
- Reports to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy.
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
- Participates in discharge planning for patient.
- Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by organization policy.
- Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
- Provides in-services education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
- Participates in peer consultation process.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Requirements
- Possess a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Licensed to practice as a physical therapist.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Skills
- Homecare experience working for a CHHA
- Physical therapy services
- Therapeutic/rehabilitative functional status assessment
- Home environment evaluation
- Muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM assessment
- Rehabilitation potential assessment
- Directing physical therapy treatment
- Instructing patients and families/caregivers
- Care of therapeutic appliances
- Determining priority needs for physical therapy
- Reporting patient reactions and changes in condition
- Initiating physical therapy programs
- Training patient in prosthetic device use
- Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs
- Referring for other home health services
- Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries
- Discharge planning
- Physical therapy consultation
- In-services education programs
- Peer consultation
- Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants
- Instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care
- Verbal communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Organization skills
Location
- Westchester County
Work Type
- Fee-for-Service (FFS)
- Home visits
- Afternoon and early evening hours
Experience Level
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist
- Community/home health experience is preferred
Education Level
- Degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy
Salary/Compensations
- Fee For Service Salary Range: $80 - $100 per visit, depending on the type of visit.
Benefits
- Paid orientation
- Competitive pay
- Flexibility
- Autonomy
- Strong clinical support
About the Company
- Preferred Certified Home Care, part of the Valence Care family of home healthcare agencies.
- Strives to provide exceptional care to our patients, while supporting their independence and promoting a better quality of life.
- A growing home care organization that offers flexibility, autonomy, competitive compensation, and strong clinical support.
- Offers a supportive environment where clinicians can build meaningful patient relationships.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
- Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.