Travel Physical Therapist
Webster, NY
Trusted Talent
Flexible

Complete Description:

Experience Required:
- Must have Oasis experience - Minimum of one year experience in Long Term Care/Home Care setting as a Physical Therapist - Recent Home Care experience (within the last year)

Qualifications:
- A B.S., M.S. or D.P.T. degree in Physical Therapy - Current New York State License in Physical Therapy - BLS (AHA ONLY) - Good verbal and written communication skills - Good interpersonal skills - Ability to perform physical therapy procedures effectively and safely - Ability to work with people from different socio-cultural backgrounds effectively - Ability to physically lift and assist patients in hands-on care - Ability to accept and utilize supervision

Relationships:
Works closely with patients, families, physicians, hospital staff, vendors, community agencies, third-party payors, care delivery team members, and various departments within the organization.

Responsibilities:
- Provides case management and direct patient care within a team environment - Assists the physician with evaluating level of function and helps develop the plan of care - Prepares clinical and progress notes - Participates and assures delivery services align with the agency vision, mission, values, and strategic goals - Promotes effective working relationships and teamwork - Utilizes resources, supplies, and time efficiently - Ensures practices, standards, and behaviors meet agency performance competencies - Maintains productivity requirements and participates in performance improvement processes

Direct Patient Care Duties:
- Develops and revises treatment plans and discharge plans - Initiates appropriate rehabilitative program - Provides supervision to PTAs, ensuring patient health, safety, and plan compliance - Consults with and educates the patient, family, and team members - Evaluates patient's progress and adjusts the physical therapy program as needed - Instructs para-professional staff in various techniques - Directs, coordinates, evaluates, and supervises quality of patient care services provided - Supports care management philosophy, including collaborative planning and case management

Professional Growth and Development:
- Contributes to an environment of professional growth and learning - Participates in professional organizations and continuing education opportunities - Engages in regular recognition of team members and significant contributions - Promotes diversity, mutual respect, and recognition within the workforce

Key Skills:
- Home Health Experience within the last year - 1 year of PT experience in a home health setting - NYS PT License - BLS (AHA ONLY) - Oasis

This role is integral to the well-being of patients and requires a committed approach to care and teamwork.