Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Lowell, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide primarily outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and works in the functional environment of the patient’s home. The role includes identifying and referring patients to other disciplines to address comprehensive needs, and instructing, educating, and training patients and caregivers to promote independence and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, electrotherapeutic and other physical-agent or mechanical modalities, health and wellness, chronic disease management education, fall-risk assessment and interventions, and case management in the home and community. The therapist may also design, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use. Additional duties include reassessing patients and modifying treatment plans, conducting home and community mobility assessments, and recommending ways to improve safe mobility. The Physical Therapist may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure requirements and professional standards. The role also involves maintaining treatment schedules and timely clinical and billing documentation, participating in patient-care and staffing conferences, consulting with rehabilitation team members, promoting safety, and ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies. The position serves Lowell, Tyngsboro, and Dracut, Massachusetts, and offers a $3,000 bonus. The posted salary range is $47.00–$63.00 per hour.

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 plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible Physical Therapist 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, establish diagnoses and treatment plans, set goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers, and document services.
Deliver individualized physical therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance patient performance and promote independence and productivity.
Provide outpatient rehabilitation primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and independent living facilities.
Use appropriate therapeutic interventions, including exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, physical-agent and mechanical modalities, wellness, chronic disease education, fall-risk interventions, and home and community case management.
Identify and make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address patients’ comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimens and adapt plans of care to individual patient needs.
Instruct, educate, and train patients and caregivers in skills and functions that support independence and productivity.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
Select appropriate activities based on patients’ physical and mental capacity, intelligence, and interests; instruct patients in mobility skills and evaluate their progress and rehabilitative potential.
Perform routine reexaminations and modify or progress treatment plans as needed.
Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
Conduct home and community mobility assessments and recommend measures for safe mobility.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to treatment schedules and complete clinical and billing documentation in a timely manner; attend work-related meetings and contribute to patient-care and staffing conferences.
Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as needed; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time team members.
Dental and vision insurance for full-time team members.
Dental and vision insurance for part-time team members.
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.
Journey Travel Program offering work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
$3,000 bonus.