What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Job
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for an ongoing opportunity in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
A comprehensive benefits package and work-life balance are offered to successful candidates.
Job Responsibilities
The selected candidate will perform outpatient visits to geriatric clients residing in Senior Living Communities in Newton and Wayland.
- Make outpatient visits to clients in designated senior living communities.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
- Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT plan of care, and participate in the multidisciplinary care plan meetings including community staff, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or community staff, in therapy services and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a touch pad tablet.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license.
- Outpatient experience is preferred but not required.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer opportunities to develop skills with training and scholarship programs, advance your career with specially designed career tracks, and enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with values.
