“First Care Picks Up Where Others Leave Off”
Open House
2488 Grand Concourse , Suite 329
Bronx, NY 10458
(Inside our Training Facility)
December 5th, 2011
2:00pm – 5:00pm
We are currently seeking Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists
(718) 364-7251 x 228 or x220
We are currently seeking Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists. Please send your resume to fax (718) 364-7255 or email us at info@1st-care.org . Or you can come in person on December 5th 2011 to our Open House for an Interview.
PHYSICAL THERAPY: Physical Therapy services are provided to individuals who demonstrate the presence of a functional limitation. A 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’s functions also include: Therapeutic exercises; Gait training and active range of motion exercises.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: The occupational therapist assists patient’s in acquiring the skills necessary to accomplish ADLs. An occupational therapist’s interventions on the patient’s upper extremities and on the fine muscle skills are needed to perform functional activities, such as: eating or dressing. In addition to assisting patients in developing 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 independent 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.
