Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Webster, NY - Cynet Health : Job Details

**Job Title:** Physical Therapist**Job Specialty:** Occupational Therapist**Job Duration:** 13 weeks**Shift:** Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; weekends as needed**Guaranteed Hours:** Not specified**Experience:** Minimum of one year experience in a Long Term Care/Home Care setting as a Physical Therapist, Recent Home Care experience (within the last year)**License:** Current New York State License in Physical Therapy**Certifications:** Not specified**Must-Have:**- Home Health Experience within the last year- 1 year of PT experience in a home health setting- Ability to physically lift and assist patients in hands-on care**Job Description:**- Provide case management and direct patient care within a team environment.- Administer comprehensive physical therapy modalities in the home setting.- Assist the physician in evaluating the level of function, develop the plan of care, prepare clinical and progress notes, and participate in in-service programs.- Consult with the family and other agency personnel as needed.- Promote effective working relationships and work as part of the team to meet goals and objectives.- Promote the organization's philosophy, mission, and policies to ensure quality care delivery.- Utilize resources, supplies, and time efficiently to contain costs and increase the value of services.- Foster positive, supportive, and respectful communication with all external sources, patients, families, and staff.- Develop and revise plans of treatment and discharge plans in conjunction with patients, families, physicians, care delivery teams, and third-party payors.- Provide an environment promoting respect for patients, their privacy, confidentiality, and property.- Initiate appropriate rehabilitative programs, including home therapy programs such as gait training, transfers, ADLs, home modification, and equipment use.- Evaluate patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to the physical therapy program.- Instruct paraprofessional staff in body mechanics, equipment use, bed mobility, transfers, gait patterns, home exercise programs, etc.- Supervise the quality of patient care services provided by the Home Health Agency and ensure compliance with the care plan.- Engage in patient conferences and contribute to comprehensive coordinated plans of treatment.- Cooperatively assist in the orientation of new rehabilitation personnel.- Maintain current knowledge of available services and ensure resolution of potential problem areas.- Recognize and celebrate professional growth and accomplishments among team members.- Engage in professional development through participation in education programs and professional organizations.- Responsible for achieving performance indicators established by management.This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work with diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, and the capability to accept and utilize supervision effectively.