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Urgently Hiring! Physical Therapist Fee For Service

Gurwin Healthcare System, Commack, NY, United States


Overview

Gurwin Certified Home Care Agency is looking for a Fee For Service Physical Therapist to cover Nassau County. We offer mileage reimbursement. Gurwin Healthcare System provides a full continuum of care and a campus-based set of services in Commack, NY, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, on-site dialysis, and on-site assisted living and independent living communities.
Our innovative philosophy and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are seeking a Physical Therapist for our Home Care Division with adult experience who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our patients.

Education and Experience

A current New York State Physical Therapy License.
Graduate from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the American Medical Association.
Minimum of one year experience as a Physical Therapist.
Home health experience is preferred.
Comfortable with laptop/tablet and integrating them into a home visit.

Physical Work Requirements

Ability to travel to patients\' homes to make home visits.
Ability to make clinical and managerial decisions within the scope of professional practice to perform physical therapy procedures competently and independently.

Responsibilities

Reports the patient’s initial status, significant changes, therapy plans and goals, on-going status, and discharge plans.
Provides the Agency with timely documentation including, but not limited to, assessments, plans, goals, visit care, summary reports, and billing/visit data.
Instructs patients, families and team members regarding programs that enhance and/or facilitate care and follow-up.
Evaluates the patient’s social and architectural environment, makes recommendations, and implements them, as feasible.
Complies with all regulatory criteria.
Notifies the agency of visit schedule and changes.
Provides professional leadership and clinical guidance and expertise to team members.
Attends regular continuing education programs.
Performs related duties, as necessary.
Adheres to all aspects of Customer Service, including empathy, courteous communication, and respect of others.

Compensation and Benefits

$80 initial visit / $65 follow up visit
Mileage reimbursement available
We offer an excellent salary and dynamic work environment.

EOE M/F/D/V

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