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Physical Therapist Rehab Home Care MSHC

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aging Analysis, Communication Skills, English Language, Home Care, Injections, Medical Treatment, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
5 days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 8a-4p

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION
  • Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education Required
  • Graduate of B.S. or M.S. degree program in Physical Therapy Required

EXPERIENCE
  • One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist
  • Minimum eight (8) months' supervised experience with extended orientation (sixteen weeks).

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

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org