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Home Health Physical Therapist

5 days ago

Saratoga Springs

VNA Albany is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Saratoga Springs, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Physical Therapist, • Discipline: Therapy, • Duration: Ongoing, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours Job Summary: • Performs comprehensive assessment of patient status (including physical and functional deficits and strengths) and the home environment, as well as evaluation of patient problems, needs, resources, and rehabilitation potential, through the use of appropriate tests and measures., • Assesses patient’s physical, mental, emotional, socioeconomic, financial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors, which affect health status and the person’s ability to cope with illness and/or disability., • Identifies patient problems based on assessment and works with the patient and caregivers to develop, implement, revise and evaluate a plan for care including other disciplines and community services considering resources available to the patient. Makes appropriate referrals in consultation with the primary Medical Practitioner., • Assists patients and families in obtaining needed assistive devices and equipment., • Identifies those cases or components of the therapy plan of care, which may be delegated to allied personnel and provides instruction, training, guidance and timely supervision/evaluation of PTAs and HHAs. Coordinates care of the patient with PTAs/HHAs in case conferences, establishes the aide plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate., • Evaluates the patient’s responses to care and treatment, documents and reports significant changes to the primary Medical Practitioner., • Acts as consultant, teaches, and demonstrates application of therapy techniques to patients, family members, nurses, and/or home health aides and/or PTA’s., • Instructs, supervises, and assists patients in programs such as, but not limited to: exercises, muscle reeducation, functional training, orthotic and prosthetic training, and cardiopulmonary conditioning., • Provides health education specific to the needs of the patient and caregivers to enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and well being during the episode of care. This education takes into consideration their ability to learn, their cultural/spiritual background and their motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of teaching methods and patient/caregiver response to teaching., • Participates in patient centered conferences and team meetings., • Utilizes standard precautions and appropriate infection control techniques to prevent/control transmission of infection to patients or staff., • Serves as case manager, coordinates and communicates plan of care with appropriate disciplines/community resources., • Maintains the confidentiality of patient medical and financial information. Protects patient records from loss, damage and unauthorized access., • Maintains timely, accurate documentation of patient care, communication, medical orders, referrals, progress summaries, supplies requisitions and all other patient care related paperwork. Completes agency and clinical documentation within agency identified time frames. Completes OASIS Assessments based on requirements., • Maintains own professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences including current research and literature in the physical therapy practice., • Assists with the orientation and/or guidance of new staff members, students, Board members and other selected individuals., • Maintains awareness of and follows agency policies and procedures. May assist in the formulation/revision of policies related to their practice., • Demonstrates and supports customer service standards., • Consistently meets productivity standards set by the Department., • Contributes to the improvement activities of the Agency by participation in Performance Improvement activities and in identification of activities/resources requiring updating and/or further research., • Performs related tasks as requested/required. Requirements: • Current NY State P.T. License, • Driver’s License & Reliable Transportation, • A minimum of 1 year of recent experience in geriatric care, • Home Care experience (Preferred), • Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned county VNA of Albany provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. VNA Albany Job ID #1004-5. About VNA Albany The VNA of Albany is a Medicare and Medicaid certified non-for-profit home health care agency, governed by a board of directors composed of community members. The agency provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and medical social work to residents in 11 counties of Northeastern New York. The VNA of Albany makes home care visits to over 3,000 patients each year. We are proud to be New York State’s oldest provider of home health care services and the fifth oldest home health agency in the United States. VNA holds a 4-star rating in both Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Care, thanks to our amazing team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering quality care to the community we serve. Benefits • Holiday Pay, • 403b retirement plan, • Wellness and fitness programs, • Employee assistance programs, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Discount program, • Guaranteed Hours, • Sick pay, • Mileage reimbursement, • Medical benefits, • Life insurance, • Sign-On bonus

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