Physical Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Concord, MA

4d • $65 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time opportunity making home health visits for its senior living office in Wilmington. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout the Concord and Burlington area. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. A current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license and at least one year of recent clinical experience are required. Pay is $65–$75 per point, depending on qualifications. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered for full-time employees.

BAYADA describes its employees as its greatest asset and emphasizes employee growth, career development, training, and support. The role includes making home visits, assessing clients, delivering individualized rehabilitation interventions, coordinating care with nursing, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a tablet. The company also describes infection-prevention measures and personal protective equipment for field employees.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
• At least one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessing joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, 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.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities and training.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level