Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile Outapatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Winchester, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist primarily provides outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in their homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The therapist evaluates and treats patients in their home environment, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and makes referrals to other disciplines to address patients’ comprehensive needs. Treatment aims to restore, reinforce, and enhance function while promoting independence, productivity, health, and wellness. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Physical Therapist screens, examines, and evaluates patients; establishes diagnoses and treatment plans; sets goals with patients and caregivers; implements therapy; and completes clinical and billing documentation. Services may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, physical modalities, chronic disease education, fall-risk interventions, and home and community mobility assessments. The therapist may also design, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use, and may supervise assistants, students, and support personnel as permitted by licensure and professional standards.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• A Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• A qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside the United States must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Physical Therapy degree.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in patients’ homes or rooms in independent living facilities.
• Assess patients, develop individualized plans of care, deliver physical therapy programs, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive needs; consult with the rehabilitation team regarding appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Maintain treatment schedules and complete timely clinical and billing documentation and records.
• Attend and contribute to patient-care, staffing, and other related meetings.
• Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide caring, compassionate service that respects patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, determine predicted improvement and timeframes, and develop treatment goals and plans with patients and caregivers.
• Apply therapeutic techniques, including exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, and electrotherapeutic, physical-agent, and mechanical modalities.
• Provide health and wellness programming, chronic disease management education, and fall assessments and interventions.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
• Select activities appropriate to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Instruct patients in mobility skills and techniques and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
• Perform routine reexaminations and progress or modify treatment plans as needed.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
• Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and a travel program offering work across the U.S. with a full-time role.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.
• $5,000 bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time