Guthrie·Vestal, New York
The physical therapist will deliver high-quality, safe home physical therapy services in accordance with professional and agency standards. Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, supervising assistants, and providing education to patients and families to promote functional independence.
The incumbent will ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home physical therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards and requirement.
Be a graduate of recognized school of physical therapy with a Bachelor’s of Science. Current licensure in the state of primary practice is required.
Experience working with an adult and geriatric population is preferred.
1. To ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home physical therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards and requirements. 2. Independent judgement and excellent planning and problem‐solving skills are required. 3. Communicates and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others. 4. Provide population appropriate therapeutic interventions resulting in positive outcomes as judged by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction. 5. Supervision, including the appropriate documentation regarding the supervision of a Home Health Aide or a Physical Therapy Assistant. 6. Document the course of patient care including progress made, continuing need for treatment and response to treatment. 7. Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence. 8. Participating in continuing education/professional development activities. 9. Participate in performance improvement management activities and committees sponsored by the agency and the Guthrie Healthcare System. 10. Contribute to the delivery of cost‐effective care, maintaining visit and productivity requirements, as stipulated, by agency administration.
1.Travel for this position is always required. 2. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
The contracted rate of pay for this per diem position is $68.00/hr
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized school of physical therapy and possess a current state licensure. Experience working with adult and geriatric populations is preferred for this role.
Market context
In New York, per diem home care physical therapist roles often draw steady interest because agencies need flexible coverage for adult and geriatric patients. These openings are competitive when candidates already hold current state licensure, have a recognized physical therapy degree, and can show experience with home-based mobility, safety, and treatment planning. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure and highlight any adult or geriatric care experience in your application.