Physical Therapist - Home Health Admissions

BAYADA Home Health Care•Wilmington, MA

4d•$65 - $70•Remote

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits for their North Boston Senior Living office. This role involves working with clients on a per-visit basis in senior living settings (Assisted Living/Independent Living) throughout Essex County and parts of Middlesex County. The position will primarily focus on Start of Care/Admission visits, requiring current/recent Medicare Certified Home Health and OASIS documentation experience. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive necessary medical care at home.

Requirements

A current MA Physical Therapist - PT license.
A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
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 school transcript or diploma.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Current/recent Medicare Certified Home Health and OASIS documentation experience is required.

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT 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 necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.