Physical Therapist – Powerback Rehabilitation To You
About The Position
Powerback Rehabilitation To You is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The role serves older adults in the Chicopee, Holyoke, Ludlow, and South Hadley, Massachusetts area. The therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and provides care in the patient’s functional home environment. The position offers a four- or five-day schedule, Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Friday, and a flexible work environment across various settings. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, establishes diagnoses and treatment plans, delivers therapy, and coordinates referrals and care with patients, caregivers, and other rehabilitation professionals. Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, physical modalities, health and wellness education, chronic disease management, fall-risk reduction, and home and community mobility services. The therapist also documents services, monitors progress, promotes safety, and may supervise assistants, students, and support personnel as applicable.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Physical Therapy license in the state or states of practice, or provide proof of license eligibility.
- Meet one of the following education pathways: a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; 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 Therapy experience.
- Have any qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside the United States evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
- Have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, including taking histories, conducting systems reviews and appropriate tests and measures, interpreting findings, establishing diagnoses, and identifying impairments, precautions, and expected outcomes.
- Develop treatment goals and individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and caregivers, implement treatment, and complete related clinical documentation and records.
- Provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and independent living facilities.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, 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.
- Conduct case management in the home and community, and perform home and community mobility assessments with recommendations for safe mobility.
- Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
- Instruct patients in mobility skills and techniques, select activities suited to their abilities and interests, and evaluate progress and rehabilitative potential.
- Reexamine patients as needed and modify or progress treatment plans according to their needs.
- Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies and consult with the rehabilitation team to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary or applicable, consistent with licensure requirements and professional standards.
- Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, billing and clinical documentation requirements, and 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 repair needs.
- Provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- $10,000 bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members
- Generous paid time off for full-time and part-time team members
- Powerback 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 and TV services, home, auto, renters, and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more
- PowerZone Employee Recognition Program
- Clinicians in Action professional development program
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Job Type
Full-time
