Overview

Overview:

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym

• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluation according to APTA standards of practice and New York State Law and Rehabilitation Department guidelines.
• Provides physical therapy services for the patient, as ordered by the physician.

• Develops a plan of care for the patient, in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long term goals and patient and caregiver involvement.
• Performs clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential for restoration and develops a plan of care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.
• Observes, records and reports to the physician and the nurse, the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Works with the health team to shorten the patient recovery from illness and incorporates the management of residual disability.
• Fits assistive devices for self-care and ambulation; trains patient in the use of devices and inspects for function.

• Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan.

Job Type:Full-Time

Salary: $115,000 to $118,000 per year

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current NYS license to practice as a Physical Therapist
• Current Driver’s License, required insurance and car available for work as required

Education:

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Overview

ArchCare Program: ArchCare at Home

Overview:

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym

• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluating the patient's level of physical functioning and providing training and/or assistive devices to eliminate or reduce areas of deficit.
• Develops a plan of care with patient and caregiver involvement and in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long-term goals.
• Evaluates, instructs and monitors specific functional exercise programs to increase strength, range of motion, and coordination of upper extremities.
• Teaches use of adaptive equipment to the patient, caregiver, and other appropriate health team personnel to assist the patient to achieve maximum independence.

• Maintains communication with the physician and other personnel involved in the patient’s care, through written reports, attendance at meetings, and confirmed telephone calls.

Job Type: Per Diem

Salary: Fee for service $80 per visit, $90 for eval

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current NYS license to practice as an Occupational Therapist

Education:

• Degree from Accredited Institute for Occupational Therapy