Physical Therapist - Onondaga County

Role and Responsibilities

A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to 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.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• 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.