Physical Therapist, Home Health R32349

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their Home Health team. This role focuses on assisting patients in achieving optimal physical performance while adapting to disabilities or recovering from injuries. You will be responsible for developing individualized treatment programs, evaluating patient needs, and providing age-appropriate care. This position offers a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to enhancing patient lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and want to grow your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or higher.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, treats, and follows up with clients across various settings.
• Completes necessary documentation and maintains professional standards.

Skills

Mid-Level PT skills

Physiological Knowledge

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Motivating Others

Legal Compliance

Quality Focus

Bedside Manner

Clinical Skills

Pain Management

Persistence

Energy Level

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure

American Heart Association BLS CPR

Job description

Req#: R32349
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Rehabilitation
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team!

SUMMARY:

• Assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities or recovering from injuries.
• Treats patients using standard physical therapy procedures.
• Determines patient's capabilities, needs, interests, and goals and prepares individually tailored programs consistent with the physician's diagnosis.
• At this level, the incumbent is expected to function independently.
• Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
• Observe all health and safety requirements.
• Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time.

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time
• Mon – Fri 8am-4:30pm with flexibility

LOCATION:

• On the road
• West/North of Springfield MA (surrounding towns)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies, evaluates, treats, and follows up clients on an inpatient, outpatient, homecare, and contract basis. Provides age-appropriate care to patients as assigned.
• Evaluates all assigned patients, develops a plan of treatment, provides assessment, and assists in discharge planning as appropriate for each discipline.
• Completes necessary documentation to comply with professional standards and department procedures for initial consult, progress notes, clinical conference notes, and dictated reports.
• Provides information and consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other health care personnel involved with patient management.
• Completes department operational procedures, including scheduling, billing, equipment usage, time-off requests, and caseload coverage assignments.
• Demonstrates relevant knowledge and application of clinical skills in evaluation, treatment, and counseling.
• Meets productivity expectations as determined by the department standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conveys information obtained from continuing education programs to physical therapy staff by developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Assists with on-the-job orientation and training for student interns.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years experience as a Physical Therapist

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Mid-Level PT skills, Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Motivating Others, Legal Compliance, Quality Focus, Bedside Manner, Clinical Skills, Pain Management, Persistence, Energy Level

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred)
• Massachusetts Physical Therapist Licensure
• American Heart Association BLS CPR

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Other, Physical Therapist – Other

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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