What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
We are seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
A great opportunity to join our team and make a difference in the lives of adult and geriatric patients.
As a home health physical therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to maintain their independence.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer opportunities to learn a new specialty or further develop your area of expertise.
We prioritize work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being.
Responsibilities
- Making visits to clients in their homes
- Performing diagnostic tests and measurements, such as mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing and safety assessments.
- Developing and implementing individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and other interventions.
- Continually assessing and revising the Physical Therapy care plan and participating with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educating and instructing clients, family members or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
- Accurately documenting observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a touch pad tablet.
Qualifications
- A current license as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts.
