Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy, Home Health NY - Per Diem

About the role

The incumbent will ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home physical therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards and requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized school of physical therapy with a Bachelor’s of Science
• Current licensure in the state of primary practice
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high quality, safe home physical therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards and requirements
• Exercise independent judgement and excellent planning and problem‐solving skills
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others
• Provide population appropriate therapeutic interventions resulting in positive outcomes as judged by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction
• Supervise Home Health Aides or Physical Therapy Assistants, including appropriate documentation
• Document the course of patient care including progress made, continuing need for treatment, and response to treatment
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities
• Participate in performance improvement management activities and committees sponsored by the agency and the Guthrie Healthcare System
• Contribute to the delivery of cost‐effective care, maintaining visit and productivity requirements as stipulated by agency administration
• Travel is required for this position
• Perform other duties as assigned

Pay

The contracted rate of pay for this position is $66.67/hr.

About the organization

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 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.