Physical Therapist - Home Health

Pathways Healthcare; Lowell (MA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO 3 weeks/yr

Paid holidays

401(k) employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

FSA

Professional development

Employee assistance

Résumé du poste

Pathways Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health in the Concord, MA area, serving Dunstable, Groton, Lowell, and surrounding communities. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with full-time hours and a focus on patient-centered, at-home rehabilitation.

The role requires a degree in Physical Therapy, MA licensure, and a minimum of two years’ experience, preferably in home health. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum of two years’ home health/community experience preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification; valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Deliver physical therapy services per physician’s plan of care and state law.
• Assess therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status in the home.
• Perform strength, mobility, gait, and ROM assessments; identify rehab potential.
• Administer therapy treatments and educate on appliances and home safety.
• Communicate patient progress to physician and care team.
• Initiate and manage therapy programs with family/caregiver involvement.
• Train and supervise aides and other staff as required.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Excellent communication

BLS CPR certification

Organizational skills

Formation

Physical Therapy degree

Massachusetts PT license

Description du poste

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose.

As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Best Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Top Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

Job Description:

• Role: Physical Therapist - Home Health
• Main Office Location: Concord, MA
• Service Area: Dunstable, Groton, Lowell, Littleton, Pepperell, Tyngsboro, Westford areas.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:30-5:00pm)
• Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
  

What We Offer:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 3 weeks PTO annually accrued and 1 week paid sick time!
• Paid Federal Holidays (8 observed annually)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical (Choice of HMO/PPO), Dental, Principal Vision and Life insurance
• 100% company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax accounts available for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
• Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance & Benefits Support through Bennie
• Voluntary Benefits including supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance