Home Care Physical Therapist, Tioga County Region

• Assess patient strengths, limitations, and needs using standardized measurement, prediction, and evaluation tests

• Develop and implement individualized short‐ and long‐term treatment goals based on patient assessments

• Administer and interpret clinical physical therapy services, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on patient response

• Maintain accurate and timely patient treatment records, documenting progress and changes in electronic health systems

• Ensure all documentation meets requirements of reimbursement and regulatory agencies, completed within two business days

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in patient care conferences and collaborate with other healthcare professionals for coordinated care

• Provide education to patients and families regarding treatment plans, safety, and self‐care techniques

• Participate in discharge planning and make appropriate referrals, coordinating with vendors for durable medical equipment

• Supervise and provide direction to Physical Therapist Assistants during treatment sessions

• Maintain licensure requirements and pursue continuing education to stay current with professional standards

• Engage in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives to enhance quality of care

Minimum Required:

• Possession of a current license or eligibility to be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of New York

• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent in physical therapy

• Current CPR certification

• Previous experience in a licensed healthcare setting

Preferred:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

• Previous physical therapy experience in a hospital‐based setting

Work Environment

• Majority of work is performed in the patient home. Work in the office requires working in close quarters with other employees. The offices are air conditioned/heated. Gloves, masks, gowns, other personal protective equipment are used, as per blood and body fluid and isolation precautions.

Age of Patients Served

• Adolescent: 13 to 17 Years
• Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
• Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
• Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
• Elderly: 80+ Years

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4