Outpatient Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Shrewsbury, MA

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide outpatient visits in senior living communities in Shrewsbury. The therapist will work with geriatric clients living in assisted living and independent living communities, helping older adults optimize function and independence through proactive, evidence-based interventions. The role is part of a multidisciplinary health care team that provides outpatient services to support clients in aging in place. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and prior experience is not required.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.

Responsibilities

Make outpatient visits to clients in designated senior living communities.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessments of joint mobility and range of motion, transfers, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy plan of care.
Participate in multidisciplinary care plan meetings, including with community staff as appropriate.
Educate and instruct clients, family members, and community staff about therapy services and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care and services using a touch pad tablet.