Home Care Physical Therapist (PT)

About us:
Frontline Medical Group is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality home care
services to our clients across New England. We are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals by
providing compassionate and personalized care in the comfort of their homes. If you are a dedicated and
compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) with home care experience, we invite you to join our team and
make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Patient Care:
● Deliver physical therapy services by a physician’s plan of care and the State Physical Therapy
Practice Act.
● Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including home
environment assessment.
● Perform assessments for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion, identifying
potential for rehabilitation.
● Administer physical therapy treatments and provide instruction on the use and care of
therapeutic appliances.
● Report the patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.

Program Management and Collaboration:
● Initiate and manage physical therapy programs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals
and family/caregiver members involved in the patient’s care.
● Instruct other personnel, family members, and caregivers on specific phases of physical therapy
and the goals of the treatment plan.
● Offer training to patients on the use of prosthetic devices.
● Identify additional home health services patients need and refer them as necessary.
● Contribute to discharge planning and participate in case conferences.

Documentation and Education:
● Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on the achievement of goals.
● Provide physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers as required.
● Conduct in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
● Engage in the peer consultation process.
● Supervise physical therapy assistants in compliance with organization policy and state
regulations.
● When therapy is the sole skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care
bi-weekly.

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:
● Possess a degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
● Hold a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Massachusetts.

Experience and Skills:
● A minimum of one (1) year of homecare experience as a physical therapist, (working in a hospital
and private duty does not count as homecare experience).
● Must be Proficient in OASIS
● PT license in {location}
● Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
● BLS
● Experience in Homecare Homebase is a plus