Physical Therapist – Powerback Rehabilitation To You

Genesis Administrative Services•Saugus, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback Rehabilitation To You is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in Saugus, Massachusetts. Services are delivered primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, as well as in assisted and independent living facilities and the community. The role offers a flexible schedule and salaried opportunity. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and works to restore, reinforce, and enhance functional performance and independence. The therapist collaborates with patients, caregivers, and other rehabilitation professionals; makes referrals when needed; and provides education and training to support patient health, safety, and productivity. Care may include therapeutic exercise, functional and mobility training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, modalities, wellness and chronic disease education, fall-risk assessment, and case management in the home and community. The position may include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, students, temporary licensees, and support personnel as permitted by state requirements. Responsibilities also include maintaining treatment schedules and timely clinical and billing documentation, participating in care conferences and meetings, promoting a safe environment, and maintaining or ordering necessary equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state or states 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 in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible Physical Therapy experience.
A qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside the United States must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients through history-taking, systems review, and appropriate tests and measures; interpret findings, establish a diagnosis, identify impairments and precautions, estimate rehabilitation potential, and develop a plan of care and treatment goals.
Implement individualized physical therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance patient performance and independence.
Instruct, educate, and train patients and caregivers in skills and functions that promote independence, productivity, health, and safety.
Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimens and adapt plans of care to individual patient needs and capabilities.
As necessary or applicable, supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules and complete timely clinical and billing documentation; attend work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
Provide therapeutic interventions that may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection, and electrotherapeutic, physical agent, or mechanical modalities.
Incorporate health and wellness programming and chronic disease management education into treatment plans.
Assess fall risk and provide interventions to reduce it.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
Select activities suited to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Teach mobility skills and techniques and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
Reexamine patients as needed or required to modify or progress the treatment plan.
Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
Provide patient and family service in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
Dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
Clinical mentorship program for new graduates beginning on day one.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and a Journey Travel Program offering work across the United States with the security of a full-time role.
Exclusive discounts on wireless and television services, 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.