Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Nashua, NH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback Rehabilitation to You is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide primarily outpatient rehabilitation services in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The role serves older adults and provides individualized care in the patient’s most functional environment. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers therapy programs, and makes referrals to other disciplines when needed to address comprehensive patient needs. Treatment is designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, support independence and productivity, and promote 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 permitted by state requirements and professional standards. The role includes maintaining treatment schedules and clinical and billing documentation, participating in meetings, collaborating with the rehabilitation team, adapting care plans to individual needs, and supporting safe patient environments. It also includes ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies, providing patient and caregiver education, and conducting home and community mobility assessments. Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, electrotherapeutic and other modalities, chronic disease management education, falls assessment and prevention, and home and community case management. The Physical Therapist may also design, fit, or apply adaptive devices and train patients in their use.

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 plus a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible Physical Therapist experience.
Physical Therapy degrees 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 histories, conducting systems reviews, applying appropriate tests and measures, interpreting findings, establishing diagnoses, identifying impairments and precautions, and planning care.
Develop treatment goals and plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers, implement individualized physical therapy programs, and complete related documentation and records.
Provide therapeutic interventions, including exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, modalities, health and wellness programming, chronic disease education, falls interventions, and case management.
Instruct and train patients and caregivers in skills and functions that promote independence and productivity.
Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address patients’ comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select appropriate therapeutic regimens and adapt plans of care to individual patient needs and capabilities.
Conduct routine reexaminations as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
Select activities suited to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests; evaluate progress and rehabilitative potential.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and consistent with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Maintain department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, and participation in work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing, and other related meetings.
Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as needed; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
Provide caring, compassionate service that respects patients’ and families’ needs and rights.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time team members.
Dental insurance for full-time and part-time team members.
Vision insurance for full-time and part-time team members.
Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
Journey Travel Program, described as 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, and eldercare.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.