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Physical Therapist - Home Visits:

Flexible Opportunity for Home Visit Physical Therapists. 
Physical Therapy opportunity to work for a supportive employee-owned home care company in New York State.
Full-time
Direct Hire
Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
Excellent Benefits Package
Continuing education and training opportunities, utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

New York State County Location - Delaware County, NY. (Sidney, NY /Deposit, NY area)


This Home Visit PT position boasts:

Employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP is a long-term, employee benefit plan which gives employees ownership interest in the company. As they grow and mature, so will the retirement funds of their employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
 • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
 • 401K (Pre-tax and Roth) with company match
 • Generous PTO
 • Company paid life insurance
 • Mileage reimbursement at Federal rate
 • Holiday pay
 • Paid travel time
• Career advancement opportunities
 • Employee referral program
 • Employee recognition events
 • Vehicle repair program
 • Advanced learning and certification opportunities
 • CEU opportunities for PT's.
 • Supportive leadership


Role and Responsibilities:





A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to adult patients in the home, following physician’s orders.  



Essential Functions: 




Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures. 

Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment. 

Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed. 

Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date. 

Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence. 

Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.). 

Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals. 

Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations. 

Participate in case conferences. 

Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment. 

Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment. 

Other duties as assigned. 



Education Requirements: 




Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. 



Qualifications and Requirements: 




Current, valid Physical Therapy license issued by NYS Department of Education.  

One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist. 



Work Environment: 




The Physical Therapist is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. 



The working conditions are classified as medium work: 




Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing. 



Physical Requirements: 


The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the Physical Therapist. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to: 




Stand 

Sit 

Hear 

Walk 

Talk 

Stoop or kneel 

Repetitive motion 

About the area:

Delaware County is located in the southern part of New York State. It is part of the Catskill Mountains region and is bordered by several counties:

To the north, it borders Sullivan County and Ulster County.
To the east, it borders Greene County and Albany County.
To the south, it borders Broom County.
To the west, it borders Chenango County.

Delaware County is known for its scenic beauty, including rivers, forests, and the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping. The county's population is spread out across its many small towns and villages, with Walton being the county seat. Sidney is a village located in the western part of the county. It serves as an important economic center with various local businesses, and it is situated near the Delaware River. It is the primary hub for the surrounding town of Sidney.