Home Health Physical Therapist
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time or part-time position providing home health and outpatient visits within senior living communities in Easton. The therapist will work with geriatric clients living in assisted living and independent living communities, using proactive, evidence-based interventions to optimize function and independence and help clients age in place. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and prior outpatient experience is not required. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The role includes assessing clients, developing and revising individualized plans of care, providing therapeutic interventions, educating clients and those involved in their care, participating in care-planning meetings, and documenting services using a touch pad tablet.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
Nice To Haves
- Outpatient experience is a plus but is not required.
- New graduate Physical Therapists are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Make outpatient visits to clients in designated senior living communities.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessment of joint mobility and range, transfer status, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy plan of care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care plan meetings, including meetings with community staff as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or community staff about therapy services and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services provided, using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Vision, dental, and medical health plans
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Direct deposit
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
