Outpatient Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Natick, MA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a Part-Time Outpatient Home Health role. This position involves performing outpatient visits within Senior Living Communities, treating geriatric clients in Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities in Natick and Wayland. The role focuses on optimizing function and independence for older adults through evidence-based interventions. As an outpatient Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing outpatient services to clients, enabling them to age in place. No prior experience is required, and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience required and NEW GRAD Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply!!

Responsibilities

Make outpatient visits to clients in designated senior living communities.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT plan of care, and participate in the multidisciplinary care plan meetings including community staff, as appropriate.
Educate and instruct clients, family members, or community staff, in therapy services and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a touch pad tablet.