Geriatric Home Health PT — Flexible Visits & Growth

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for Natick, Massachusetts. This full/part-time role involves providing outpatient PT services in senior living communities, treating geriatric clients in Assisted Living and Independent Living settings.

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts PT license and be prepared to work within a multidisciplinary team to promote function and independence. New grads are encouraged to apply; no prior home health experience is required.

Qualifications

• A current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Make outpatient visits to clients in designated senior living communities.
• 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.
• Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
• continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy plan of care, and participate in the multidisciplinary care plan meetings including community staff, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct clients, family members, or community staff, in therapy services 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 touch pad tablet.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Education

Massachusetts Physical Therapist license

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for Natick, Massachusetts. This full/part-time role involves providing outpatient PT services in senior living communities, treating geriatric clients in Assisted Living and Independent Living settings.

Candidates must hold a Massachusetts PT license and be prepared to work within a multidisciplinary team to promote function and independence. New grads are encouraged to apply; no prior home health experience is required.