Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Pathways-Healthcare; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Match

Reduced Electronic Documentation Time

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare in Massachusetts is seeking a Physical Therapist - Home Health to assess and treat patients in their homes across Methuen, Lawrence, and surrounding communities. You will develop individualized plans of care and collaborate with families and care teams, guided by physician orders and state practice acts.

This role emphasizes reducing documentation time through AI-assisted tools while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree as a physical therapist approved by an accredited organization.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist (preferred).
• 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

• Provide physical therapy services to patients per a physician's plan of care and state guidelines; assess functional status, mobility, gait, and range of motion.
• Develop individualized therapy programs and educate family/caregivers involved in care; participate in case conferences.
• Instruct patients in use and care of therapeutic appliances and prosthetic devices when needed; provide in-service education as required.
• Participate in discharge planning and refer to other home health services as needed.
• Prepare clinical progress summaries and engage in peer consultation to enhance care quality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Physical Therapist degree (accredited)

Job description

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 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

Job Description:

• Role: Physical Therapist - Home Health
• Rate: Per Visit
• Main Office Location: Lawrence, MA
• Service Area: Methuen, Lawrence, Haverhill, Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury areas.

Qualifications:

• Possess a degree as a physical therapist approved by an accredited organization.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience as a physical therapist (preferred), with priority 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:

• Provide physical therapy services to patients in accordance with a written physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This includes assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, evaluating the home environment, and determining the potential for rehabilitation, including muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion.
• Initiate and develop individualized physical therapy programs for patients while also instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members involved in the patient's care. Actively participate in case conferences to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated treatment approach.
• Instruct patients and their families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and, when necessary, train patients in the use of prosthetic devices. Additionally, provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning for patients, identifying their ongoing needs and referring them to other home health services as required.
• Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on the achievement of goals, following the guidelines set forth by the Organization policy.
• Offer physical therapy assistant consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated, and actively engage in the peer consultation process to enhance the overall quality of care.

What We Offer:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Match
• Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members.