Home Health Physical Therapist - Two-Site Role

Dovetail Health Inc.; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretenders, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health in Massachusetts. You will assess patients, develop and adjust plans of care, and deliver interventions to improve function and reduce pain, in two settings: Allerton House Weymouth and Allerton House Hingham.

Join a team committed to caring for patients and families, with duties that include documenting progress, communicating with care providers, and meeting state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Valid driver's license with access to dependable transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional status and PT needs; assists physician with plan of care.
• Provides PT services within licensed scope and coordinates with the care team.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to nurse/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function and maximize independence.
• Instructs patient and family regarding plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment; submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes evaluations and develops PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes and projected frequency of care to the team.
• Works effectively in any home setting, regardless of demographics.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Current Physical Therapy license in MA

Job description

Caretenders, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health in Massachusetts. You will assess patients, develop and adjust plans of care, and deliver interventions to improve function and reduce pain, in two settings: Allerton House Weymouth and Allerton House Hingham.

Join a team committed to caring for patients and families, with duties that include documenting progress, communicating with care providers, and meeting state guidelines.