Physical Therapist

Job Description

This notice is being provided as a result of the filing of an Application for Permanent Employment Certification (ETA Form 9089). The employer intends to permanently employ a foreign national in the job opportunity described below. Applications to certify the following position under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Schedule A, Group I, are being filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor.

The address of the Certifying Officer is :  200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210

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This Notice of Filing will be posted between 30 and 180 days before filing the permanent labor certification application.

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Job Opportunity Information

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Position Title :                                     Physical Therapist

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Position Duties :                                  Evaluates patient's physical therapy needs, develops plan of care, coordinates with others health care team members in executing plan of care and reports patient's response to treatment plan. Requires travel to and from patient's homes in the area.

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Rate of Pay :                                       $83,678 per year; full-time

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Employer :                                          Three Rivers HomeCare, LLC – 555 NE F Street, Suite B, Grants Pass, OR 97526

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Location of Employment :                   Three Rivers HomeCare, LLC – 555 NE F Street, Suite B, Grants Pass, OR 97526 (Travels to and from patient’s homes in the area.) Work will also be performed in facilities in Josephine and Jackson Counties.

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status / mobility, endurance / stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress

Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.

Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his / her condition to the supervising nurse and / or the physician.

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.

Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family / caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.