Home Health Physical Therapist - Needham Heights, MA

LHC Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare as a Physical Therapist. In this role, you'll build trusted relationships with patients while delivering personalized care in the Boston area. Enjoy independence and autonomy in your practice, with opportunities for career growth and continuing education. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families, all while working in a supportive environment that values trust and connection. If you're passionate about helping others and advancing healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Independence and Autonomy

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status and develop therapy plan.
• Provide physical therapy services in accordance with state laws.
• Report patient's response to treatment and coordinate care.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist/PT to join our passionate team in Needham Heights, MA!

• This is a field role that will serve our patients in the Boston, Back Bay and Beacon Hill surrounding areas.

At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.You can find a home for your career here.

As a PT with Caretenders, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships


• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities


• independence and autonomy


• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.


• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.


• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.


• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.


• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.


• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.


• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.


• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.


• Current CPR certification required.


• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.