Senior Living Visits - Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

$5,000 Bonus with Full Time Commitment

Full Time Outpatient (Part B) Physical Therapist – Senior Living Communities
Location: Chelmsford, Billerica, Bedford

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT for a Full Time opportunity performing outpatient visits within Senior Living Communities.

• Treat clients who are residents in Assisted Living and Independent Living Communities
• Be instrumental in optimizing function and independence for older adults through proactive evidence based interventions
• Have the option of leading group fitness classes andhaveoversight of fitness offerings within Senior Living Communities

One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required. As a Home Health Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides outpatient services to clients affording them the opportunity to age in place.

Responsibilities for an Outpatient Physical Therapist include:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Licensed Physical Therapist (OT) in Massachusetts
• Passion for working with the geriatric population in a personalized, patient-centered setting

Why Choose BAYADA?

• BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program
• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here.
• Base Pay: $45-50 per hour, depending on qualifications; negotiable

Take the next step toward a role that supports your growth, flexibility, and purpose.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.