Physical Therapist - Home Care jobs in Boston, MA

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Hours: Full-Time, Days, 40 Hours

Location: Malden, MA

The Physical Therapist is a member of the health care team who provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to individuals and families in the community.

Essential Functions

• Performs a comprehensive assessment including physiological, psychological and environmental factors. Utilizes appropriate techniques and materials.

• Performs clinical procedures safely.

• Utilizes appropriate clinical judgment in providing care.

• Complies with OSHA regulations and infection control standards.

• Encourages and promotes patient/family independence.

• Develops, evaluates, and revises patient care goals in conjunction with the patient and family.

• Acts as a patient advocate.

• Seeks assistance when establishing a plan of care when necessary.

• Coordinates goal directed, cost effective care for primary patients and demonstrates appropriate use of community resources to deliver comprehensive individualized care.

• Communicates with MD, family and interdisciplinary care providers to clarify care and increase awareness of significant changes in condition in a timely manner.

• Discharges patients when goals are met.

• Participates in formal and informal case conferences.

• Provides adequate education and training of patients and families. Assists with training of new staff. Takes initiative in self-growth and professional development.

• Incorporates teaching and learning principals into plan of care.

• Educates and counsels patient/family to participate in health care decisions.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

• At least one year's experience as a registered therapist in a rehabilitation or acute care setting.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fleet Car Program