Physical Therapist Home Care - Rehab - Niagara County (MSHC) Job Listing at Catholic Health System in Niagara County, NY

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Physical Therapist Home Care - Rehab - Niagara County (MSHC)
Department: Rehab
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days w/on-call, weekend and holiday rotation
Hours: 8-4
Job Grade: E09
Union Job: No
Job Details:
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Physical Therapist Home Care – Rehab –NiagaraCounty(MSHC):The physical therapist is responsible for providing service to the home care patient who has a physical impairment or delay and requires the skills of a therapist. The Physical Therapist designs and implements programs for the patient and family in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The Physical Therapist will also provide teaching to the family and caregivers as appropriate. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as approved and required.

                                                             
REPORTS TO: Manager Rehab
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

 

 

SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): 

 

Educational Requirements:

·         Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education Required

·         Graduate of B.S. or M.S. degree program in Physical Therapy Required

 

Experience Requirements:

·         One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist
 
Knowledge, skills, ability:

 

·         Must demonstrate the ability to adapt physical therapy techniques to the home/community setting.
·         Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
·         Must have knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures.

·         Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication. 

·         Physical assessment – Application of the assessment into the aging process; examples may include height/weight, skin integrity, ADL’s, bowel and bladder control. 

·         Technical skills – incorporates knowledge of age related physical and mental changes in performing technical skills; examples may include appropriate site for IM injection, range of motion and feeding skills.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Clinician delivers physical therapy care in home/community setting working with patient, patient’s family and any other available caregivers.  Significant amount of time traveling, occasional exposure to unclean living environments and temperature fluctuations with seasonal changes.

 

Physical Effort

ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (MEDIUM)

Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

Overall Strength Category:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (21-50 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (11-20 lbs.); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (1-10 lbs.)

 

Dictionary Of Occupational Titles

Constant (C) 67-100% Workday

Occasional - Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday

Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday

Not Present (N)

 

Activity - Job Demand

Walk –Frequent

Climb Stairs– Occasional

Stoop –Frequent

Kneel –Occasional

Crouch– Occasional

Reach (immediate)– Frequent

Reach (overhead) –Occasional

Handling –Frequent

Fingering -Frequent

Sitting– Occasional

Standing– Constant

Push Cart -Frequent

Pull Cart- Frequent

 

 
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