Pursuant to Section 20 C.F.R. 656.10, notice is hereby being provided in connection with the filing of an application for permanent labor certification. An application concerning the employment of one or more alien workers for the following permanent position will be filed with the Department of Homeland Security.
Employer’s Name: VNC Home Health Care Agency.
Position Title: Position: Physical Therapist.
Duties and Responsibilities: VNC Home Health Care Agency seeks a Physical Therapist in Wexford, PA. A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. 1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. 2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy. 3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. 4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patients capabilities. 5. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning. 6. Directs and supervises personnel as required. 7. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation. 8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician. 9. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment. 10. Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress. 11. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living. 12. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned. 13. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned. 14. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled. 15. Prepares clinical and progress notes. 16. Assists physician with evaluating level of function. 17. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary. 18. Consults with family and Agency personnel. 19.Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames. 20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Minimal requirements. Must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid and current PA Physical Therapist License. Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Salary: $71,947.00 per year.
Location of Employment: 209 Eddie Lewis Dr, Wexford, PA 15090
Corporate Contact: Any applicant who is interested in this position may apply to the following individual for consideration: Igor Vainshtein, 209 Eddie Lewis Dr, Wexford, PA 15090, email: admin@vnchha.com