Physical Therapist (Home Health)

• Role: Physical Therapist
• Salary: $98,000-$115,000
• Main Office location: Stoneham, MA
• Service Area: Stoneham, Woburn, Medford, Saugus and Surrounding Areas
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
• Job Type: Full Time

Education and Licensure:

• Possess a degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Hold a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Massachusetts.

Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist, with preference given to those with community/home health experience is desirable.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational abilities.
• Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
• Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Patient Care:

• →Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with a physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• →Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including home environment assessment.
• →Perform assessments for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion, identifying potential for rehabilitation.
• →Administer physical therapy treatments and provide instruction on the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• →Report patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.

Program Management and Collaboration:

• →Initiate and manage physical therapy programs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals and family/caregiver members involved in the patient's care.
• →Instruct other personnel, family members, and caregivers on specific phases of physical therapy and the goals of the treatment plan.
• →Offer training to patients on the use of prosthetic devices.
• →Identify additional home health services needed by patients and refer as necessary.
• →Contribute to discharge planning and participate in case conferences.

Documentation and Education:

• →Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the achievement of goals.
• →Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers as required.
• →Conduct in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• →Engage in peer consultation process.
• →Supervise physical therapy assistants in compliance with organization policy and state regulations.
• →When therapy is the sole skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care on a bi-weekly basis.