Seeking OT, PT and ST professionals

We are currently seeking Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist, send us your resume for review at Fax (718) 364-7255 or email us info@1st-care.org . Please forward to all interested parties

Job description:

PHYSICAL THERAPY:

Services are provided to individuals who demonstrate the presence of a functional limitation. Physical therapist’s role is to provide skilled intervention to improve the patient’s level of functioning in self-care, mobility, safety, range of motion, or strength and to establish a safe and effective maintenance program. Examples of therapy services include assessment of needs and development of a therapy program for the patient.  The physical therapist functions also include:

-        Therapeutic exercises;

-        Gait training;

-        Active range of motion exercises;

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: 

The occupational therapist assists patient’s acquire the skills necessary to accomplish Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).  Occupational therapists their interventions on the patient’s upper extremities and on the fine muscle skills needed to perform functional activities, such as eating or dressing.  In addition to assisting patients to develop self-care skills, the therapist is involved in assessing the patient’s home for safety and suggesting modifications to improve the patient’s ability to function independently.  The skilled OT program may include:

-        Selecting and teaching task-oriented therapeutic activities designed to restore physical function;

-        Planning, implementing and supervising therapeutic tasks and activities designed to restore sensory integrative function.

-        Planning, implementing and supervising of individualized therapeutic programs as part of an overall “active treatment” program.

-        Teaching ADLs and instrumental ADLs.

-        Designing, fabricating, and fitting orthotic and self-help devices.

SPEECH THERAPY:

Speech Therapy services are provided to individuals who have speech and language problems, including difficulties or delays in language development. Problems with speech and language may be either expressive or receptive.  In addition, ST services are also helpful with patients who are experiencing dysphasia.  The speech therapist works with patients to improve their ability to carry out independently ADLs related to communication or swallowing, i.e. talking on phone, eating or managing oral secretions. Speech Therapy includes:

-        Assessment; Diagnostic testing and evaluation;

-        Maintenance therapy, Therapeutic services;

-        Aural rehabilitation;

-        Teaching and training.