Physical Therapist (PT) – Mobile Outapatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Raynham, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in Raynham and Taunton, Massachusetts. Care is delivered in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities. The role offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings, and is salaried with a $5,000 bonus opportunity. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and works with patients and caregivers to support rehabilitation, independence, and productivity. The role includes coordinating referrals and care with other disciplines, educating patients and caregivers, and providing treatment in areas such as therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, mobility, wellness, chronic disease management, and fall-risk reduction. The therapist may supervise assistants, students, and support personnel as applicable and is responsible for required clinical and billing documentation, equipment and safety practices, and participation in care-related meetings.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state or states of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
One of the following education and experience 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 PT experience.
A qualifying Physical Therapy degree 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

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules and complete timely clinical and billing documentation; attend work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens suited to each patient's needs and capabilities.
Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
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 patient- and family-centered service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions or contraindications, estimate expected improvement and timeframe, and develop treatment goals and plans of care with patients and caregivers.
Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans and complete related documentation and recordkeeping.
Provide therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, and electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities as appropriate.
Incorporate health and wellness, chronic disease management education, and fall-risk assessment and interventions into care.
Provide case management in the home and community.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
Select activities suited to patients’ physical and mental capacities, intelligence levels, and interests.
Instruct patients in mobility skills and techniques and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
Reexamine patients as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
Conduct home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
Clinical mentorship program for new graduates, beginning on day one.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
Journey Travel Program 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, eldercare, and other offerings.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
$5,000 bonus opportunity.