Salary: 42,342.30-63,519.30 USD

　　Facility: LIFE PACE OLV

　　Shift: Shift 1

　　Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000

　　Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

　　Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Hours:

　　8:30am - 4:30pm

　　Summary:

　　The physical therapist is responsible for providing service to the LIFE participant who has a physical impairment or delay and requires the skills of a therapist. The Physical Therapist designs and implements programs for the participant and family in accordance with agency standards and procedures. The Physical Therapist will also provide teaching to the family and caregivers as appropriate. May perform Early Intervention Program visits as approved and required.

　　Responsibilities:

　　EDUCATION

　　Licensed by N.Y. State Department of Education Required

　　Graduate of B.S. or M.S. degree program in Physical Therapy Required

　　EXPERIENCE

　　One year supervised experience as a Physical Therapist

　　One year experience working with the frail elderly

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY

　　Must demonstrate the ability to adapt physical therapy techniques to the home/community setting

　　Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

　　Must have knowledge of Physical Therapy procedures

　　Communication skills which may be inclusive of approach, tone of voice, speed of communication, respectfulness and non verbal communication

　　Physical assessment - Application of the assessment into the aging process; examples may include height/weight, skin integrity, ADL's, bowel and bladder control

　　Technical skills - incorporates knowledge of age related physical and mental changes in performing technical skills; examples may include appropriate site for IM injection, range of motion and feeding skills

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　Clinician delivers physical therapy care in home/community and/or LIFE setting working with participant, participant's family and any other available caregivers. Maybe significant amount of time traveling, occasional exposure to unclean living environments and temperature fluctuations with seasonal changes

　　REQNUMBER: 25673