Physical Therapist - Home Visits: Flexible Opportunity for Home Visit Physical Therapists.  This is your PT opportunity to work for an amazing supportive employee-owned home care company in New York State. Full-time Direct Hire Competitive Compensation, based on experience. Excellent Benefits Package Continuing education and training opportunities, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. New York State County Location - Schoharie County, NY. (Cobleskill area) This Home Visit PT position boasts: Employee-owned company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP is a long-term, employee benefit plan which gives employees ownership interest in the company. As they grow and mature, so will the retirement funds of their employees.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

 • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

 • 401K (Pre-tax and Roth) with company match

 • Generous PTO

 • Company paid life insurance

 • Mileage reimbursement at Federal rate

 • Holiday pay

 • Paid travel time

• Career advancement opportunities

 • Employee referral program

 • Employee recognition events

 • Vehicle repair program

 • Advanced learning and certification opportunities

 • CEU opportunities for PT's.

 • Supportive leadership

Role and Responsibilities: A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to adult patients in the home, following physician’s orders.  

Essential Functions: 

Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.  Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.  Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.  Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date.  Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence.  Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).  Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals.  Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.  Participate in case conferences.  Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment.  Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.  Other duties as assigned. 

Education Requirements: 

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

Current, valid Physical Therapy license issued by NYS Department of Education.   One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist. 

Work Environment: 

The Physical Therapist is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. 

The working conditions are classified as medium work: 

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing. 

Physical Requirements: 

The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the Physical Therapist. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to: 

Stand  Sit  Hear  Walk  Talk  Stoop or kneel  Repetitive motion  About the area: Cobleskill is the largest town in Schoharie County, New York:  Schoharie County is located west of Albany and southeast of Utica. The county seat is the Village of Schoharie. The name of the county and the county seat come from a Mohawk word meaning "floating driftwood" Schoharie County offers a picturesque landscape and rural charm. Many homes are located near farms and creeks.  Schoharie County offers a high quality of life and peaceful living.  Schoharie County is located west of the Albany Metro Region, but is insulated from the city's urban bustle.  Schoharie County is a popular tourist destination with attractions like Howe Caverns and the Iroquois Indian Museum.  Schoharie County is growing and has a strong economic base in agriculture and farm-related businesses. The county also has a solid workforce, access to higher education programs, and offers incentives to businesses.  New York State's more rural areas have a lower cost of living than New York City.