Weekend Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Canton, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced per diem Physical Therapist to provide care to geriatric patients in independent living and assisted living communities in Canton, Millis, Dedham, and surrounding towns. The role is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing skilled rehabilitative care that helps patients maintain their independence. The schedule requires a minimum of three weekend days per month and offers flexible per diem scheduling with premium pay. Home health experience is required.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
• At least one year of recent clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Make visits to clients in designated senior living communities.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessments of joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, ambulation patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, and other interventions.
• Continually assess and revise Physical Therapy care plans and participate with nursing in multidisciplinary care planning, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Direct deposit.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed