Home Care Physical Therapist

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assist patients in achieving maximum physical performance and adapting to disabilities. You will interpret evaluations, set treatment goals, and guide patients in therapies and assistive devices.

Required are a physical therapy degree and active licensure. The role includes plan development, patient/family communication, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Onsite location at 399 Revolution Drive.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor’s or master’s degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires a DPT.

Responsibilities

• Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
• Evaluates treatment effects and adjusts plans for maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a care plan.
• Provides in-service education to nursing personnel as needed.
• Identifies goals and plans for reevaluation and communicates with patient and family.
• Participates in hospital-wide quality process improvement.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assist patients in achieving maximum physical performance and adapting to disabilities. You will interpret evaluations, set treatment goals, and guide patients in therapies and assistive devices.

Required are a physical therapy degree and active licensure. The role includes plan development, patient/family communication, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Onsite location at 399 Revolution Drive.