Physical Therapist PT

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)- Full-time with Excellent Benefits

Presidential Home Health Care is currently seeking a Registered Physical Therapist in the South Shore of Massachusetts to Greater Boston area. Prior home care experience is preferred, but not required.

At Presidential Home Health Care, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in the Home Health Care Profession. We are a 4.5 star rated and Medicare certified agency who takes great pride in our skilled nursing, physical therapy, home health aide, and occupational therapy services. Presidential is certainly a value-driven establishment. Quality care, patient satisfaction, and compliance are among our utmost priorities. This agency has been trusted with over 1,000 patients, providing coverage ranging from the South Shore of Massachusetts to Greater Boston area. In addition, fall risk prevention, decreased risk of rehospitalization, and patient safety/wellbeing are some of our core values and achievements. With our very diverse and skilled team, we have earned a reputation of compassion and competency. Furthermore, our agency strives to make differences in the elderly and functionally impaired communities.

DUTIES

Provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs.

Develop and implement a treatment plan in consultation and approval of the physician.

Assist the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.

Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using patient centric care plans including therapeutic exercises and other interventions.

Consult and familiarize staff regarding the established plan.

Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program.

Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Timely and quality documentation of patient evaluation data, treatments, and response to therapy intervention. Also, prepare an assessment of the patient's condition with periodic evaluations and summaries.

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals as per agency policy.

Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.

Must be licensed or registered by the State of Massachusetts.

Must have current CPR certification.

· New graduates will undergo agency sponsored training program.

BENEFITS:

· Competitive salary and benefits

· Health Benefits

· 401k Profit sharing

· Paid Time Off- All Major Holidays

· Paid Vacations

· Paid Sick Days

· Periodic Performance Bonuses

· No Mandatory Weekend Visits/Evaluations

· Flexible Work Schedule

· Mileage Reimbursement

· Employee Referral bonuses

· Student Loan Repayment Assistance

· Career Development Opportunities

· Supportive management and team

Job Type: Full-time (immediate hire)

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Geriatrics

Home Health

Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

To ensure the safety of both our caregivers and patients, we use mask and gloves during all treatment sessions in addition to sanitization and hand hygiene.

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License (Preferred)

CPR Certification (Preferred)