Physical Therapist - Cayuga County
Physical Therapist - Cayuga County
HCR Home Care
Auburn, NY
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A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home , following physician’s orders.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint , and functional ability tests and measures.
- Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.
- Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.
- Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up - to - date .
- Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations , with a goal of reach in g maximum functional independence.
- Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic , and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) .
- Include and educate the pat i e n t and caregiver ( s ) regarding treatment plan and goals.
- Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.
- Participate in case conferences.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment.
- Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited P hysical T herapy program.
- Current, valid Physical Therapy l icense issued by N YS Department of Education .
- One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
The Physical Therapist is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.
The Working Conditions Are Classified As Medium Work
- Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.
Requirements
The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the Physical Therapist. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
- Stand
- Sit
- Hear
- Walk
- Talk
- Stoop or kneel
- Repetitive motion
EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
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Seniority level
Entry level -
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Hospitals and Health Care
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