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*Description*

Summary:

Assists with the implementation of physical therapy services that identifies, prevents, remediates and rehabilitates acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain in the patient's home. Under the supervision of a physical therapist, delivers treatment including therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, patient and family education and procedures. Work is performed in the patient's place of residence.

Responsibilities:

1. Works under the direction and supervision of the licensed Physical Therapist in the home environment practice setting.

2. Performs Physical Therapy procedures ad related tasks under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.

3. Provides patient/family education and training.

4. Performs routine operational functions, including superision of Home Health Aide.

5. Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.

6. May modify specific treatment procedure in accordancewith patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan.

7. Participates in Performance Improvement activities and peer review.

8. Completes continuing education as per agency and state licensing requirements.

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

Required: Customer relation skills with patients and staff. All PT modalities, use of a computer.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: FIM certification desired.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:CPR,LPTA,BLS

Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit: 609

Department: Physical Therapy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $25.70 - $47.72 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.