Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,232 per week in Webster, NY

Job Title: Physical Therapist Profession: Physical Therapist Specialty: Occupational Therapist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 5x8.0 Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of one year in Long Term Care/Home Care setting as a Physical Therapist License: Current state license in Physical Therapy Certifications: BLS (AHA ONLY) Must-Have: Oasis experience Description: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; weekends as needed. Mileage can be reimbursed. Provides case management and direct patient care within a team environment. Administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities in the home setting. The qualified therapist assists the physician in evaluating the level of function. Helps develop the plan of care and revises it as necessary. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Advises and consults with the family and other personnel. Participates in in-service programs. Participates to ensure that care delivery services are consistent with the agency's vision, mission, and values. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of the team to meet goals and objectives. Promotes a positive image by adhering to the dress code policy. Utilizes resources, supplies, and time efficiently to contain costs and enhance service value. Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to all external sources, patients, families, and staff. Displays behaviors in support of the overall organization. Supports public relations and marketing initiatives to the local community. Strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of the Physical Therapist function and care delivery process. Develops and maintains a customer-oriented environment responsive to all external and internal customers. Direct patient care duties include developing and revising treatment and discharge plans in conjunction with patients. Provides a respectful environment for patients, ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and property. Initiates appropriate rehabilitative programs. Provides supervision of assistants to ensure patient health and compliance with plans of care. Consults with and educates patients and families regarding disease processes and self-care techniques. Implements home therapy programs including gait training, transfers, activities of daily living, and home modifications. Periodically evaluates patient progress and makes necessary adjustments to the therapy program. Instructs staff in body mechanics, equipment use, and home exercise programs. Directs, coordinates, evaluates, and supervises quality of care provided. Interacts with all stakeholders in a manner conducive to maintaining positive relationships. Displays patience, courtesy, and tact in all interactions. Supports a collaborative customer-focused planning and case management approach. Participates in patient conferences with teams to discuss patient care and to ensure comprehensive plans. Assists in the orientation of new rehabilitation personnel. Performs other duties to support the efficient operation of the team. Ensures completion of clinical records for compliance with legislation. Refers to appropriate community resources. Maintains knowledge of available services. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to cooperate while working with others. Ensures problem resolutions at the point of contact. Makes constructive recommendations for improving quality of care and operations. Sets an example of integrity. Ensures patient needs are met through the care delivery process. Ensures practices meet agency performance competencies. Participates in achieving operational and financial objectives. Monitors results and takes corrective actions on quality indicators. Understands the impact of the Physical Therapist function on patient care and operations. Pursues efforts to reduce costs and errors. Develops quality plans of care in compliance with regulatory practices. Responds to findings from quality management processes and ensures resolutions. Maintains productivity requirements. Contributes to a culture of professional growth, trust, and mutual respect. Encourages recognition and celebration of team contributions. Promotes respect for the diversity of the workforce. Participates in education and self-development as needed. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competency. Engages in professional organizations and shares knowledge with the team. Responsible for meeting established key performance indicators.