Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Lowell, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, serving older adults. The role evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and coordinates referrals and care with other disciplines to meet comprehensive patient needs. Treatment is provided in the patient’s home or community to restore, reinforce, and enhance function, promote independence and productivity, and support health and wellness. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Physical Therapist may supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure and professional standards. The role maintains treatment schedules and timely clinical and billing documentation, participates in care conferences and related meetings, adapts plans of care to patient needs, promotes safety, and orders and maintains necessary equipment. Services may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, modalities, chronic disease education, fall-risk assessment and interventions, home and community mobility assessments, case management, and training in adaptive devices, orthotics, and prosthetics. The therapist conducts examinations and reexaminations, develops goals with patients and caregivers, implements treatment plans, evaluates progress, and completes related documentation.

The listed salary range is USD $80,000 to $110,000 per year, with a USD $5,000 bonus opportunity.

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 PT 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, including taking history, reviewing systems, conducting appropriate tests and measures, interpreting findings, identifying impairments and precautions, and establishing a diagnosis and plan of care.
• Develop individualized treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair and protection, and electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
• Provide health and wellness programming, chronic disease management education, and fall-risk assessments and interventions.
• Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
• Instruct patients in mobility skills and techniques and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation.
• Perform routine reexaminations and modify or progress treatment plans as needed.
• Assess home and community mobility and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens suited to patients’ needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary or applicable and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules and timely clinical and billing documentation requirements; attend work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report equipment repair needs.
• Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
• 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 beginning on day one.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
• Journey Travel Program offering work across the United States 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 rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time