About us VNA of Albany is a certified home health care agency providing skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services and medical social work to individuals in the comfort of their homes. Job Summary VNA of Albany is now hiring experienced Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one home care to patients. If you are licensed to practice in NYS, we invite you to join our team! Our PTs lead a multidisciplinary approach to evaluate, coordinate, communicate and deliver care to meet patient needs. VNA is proud to be the oldest continually operating home healthcare agency in New York State. Performs comprehensive assessment of patient status (including physical and functional deficits and strengths) and the home environment, as well as evaluation of patient problems, needs, resources, and rehabilitation potential, through the use of appropriate tests and measures. Assesses patients physical, mental, emotional, socioeconomic, financial, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors, which affect health status and the persons ability to cope with illness and/or disability. Identifies patient problems based on assessment and works with the patient and caregivers to develop, implement, revise and evaluate a plan for care including other disciplines and community services considering resources available to the patient. Makes appropriate referrals in consultation with the primary Medical Practitioner. Assists patients and families in obtaining needed assistive devices and equipment. Identifies those cases or components of the therapy plan of care, which may be delegated to allied personnel and provides instruction, training, guidance and timely supervision/evaluation of PTAs and HHAs. Coordinates care of the patient with PTAs/HHAs in case conferences, establishes the aide plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate. Evaluates the patients responses to care and treatment, documents and reports significant changes to the primary Medical Practitioner. Acts as consultant, teaches, and demonstrates application of therapy techniques to patients, family members, nurses, and/or home health aides and/or PTAs. Instructs, supervises, and assists patients in programs such as, but not limited to: exercises, muscle reeducation, functional training, orthotic and prosthetic training, and cardiopulmonary conditioning. Provides health education specific to the needs of the patient and caregivers to enable them to reach their maximum level of independence and well being during the episode of care. This education takes into consideration their ability to learn, their cultural/spiritual background and their motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of teaching methods and patient/caregiver response to teaching. Participates in patient centered conferences and team meetings. Utilizes standard precautions and appropriate infection control techniques to prevent/control transmission of infection to patients or staff. Serves as case manager, coordinates and communicates plan of care with appropriate disciplines/community resources. Maintains the confidentiality of patient medical and financial information. Protects patient records from loss, damage and unauthorized access. Maintains timely, accurate documentation of patient care, communication, medical orders, referrals, progress summaries, supplies requisitions and all other patient care related paperwork. Completes agency and clinical documentation within agency identified time frames. Completes OASIS Assessments based on requirements. Maintains own professional competence through participation in continuing education and other appropriate learning experiences including current research and literature in the physical therapy practice. Assists with the orientation and/or guidance of new staff members, students, Board members and other selected individuals. * Maintains awareness of and follow

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