Physical Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Concord, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time role making home health visits through 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 part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home.

The role includes assessing clients’ mobility, transfers, gait, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety; delivering wound-prevention and repair interventions; and developing and revising individualized physical therapy care plans. The Physical Therapist also educates clients and their representatives, coordinates with nursing as appropriate, and documents care using a tablet. Pay is $65–$75 per point, depending on qualifications, with mileage reimbursement. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered for full-time 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 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 of joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, gait, 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, 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, and evaluations related to client care and services 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 and employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• 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