Occupational Therapist/ Physical Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist- Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist

• Duties And Responsibilities:
• - Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Speech-Language Pathology services
• - Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff and supervision of Speech-Language Pathology staff
• - Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis
• - When appropriate, acts as a clinical instructor to SLP students who are engaged in their clinical residencies

Physical Therapist

• Duties And Responsibilities:
• - Provide preventive services allowing individuals to stay in their homes and out of nursing home care
• - Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• - Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• - Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• - Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• - Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• - Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care, and proven interventions
• - Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
• - Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• - Consult and practice with other health professionals
• - Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress

Occupational Therapist

• Duties And Responsibilities:
• - Providing skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with Physician orders
• - Assessing patient needs, planning for, evaluating, and modifying care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
• - Collaborating with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
• - Instructing patient/family/caregivers on patient's total Occupational Therapy program
• - Advising, consulting, and instructing members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
• - Observing and reporting patient progress and/or changes in patient status to Physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
• - Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Speech Language Pathologist:
• - Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• - Current and valid NY state license
• - Excellent oral and written communication skills
• - Computer literate
• Physical Therapist:
• - Valid NY State PT License
• - Master’s degree from an accredited physical therapy school
• - CPR Certification (Preferred)
• - Good organization skills
• - Good written skills
• Occupational Therapist:
• - Master’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy school
• - Good organizational skills
• - Good written skills
• - Valid New York State Occupational Therapy License