Physical Therapist Outpatient At Home Per Diem
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: I. Position Summary: Organize and conduct
physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. Direct
client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and
enhance performance. Facilitate the learning of those skills and
functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in
order to diminish or correct pathology. Direct activities to
promote and maintain health. Member and partner of the patient care
delivery team. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy
and goals of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient
dignity and choice in aspects of daily life. Strive to make every
encounter with patients/families into a positive and meaningful
experience and opportunity, while providing safe and efficient
quality of care. Recognizes and respects others’ cultures, values,
and backgrounds and considers differences when communicating with
others. II. Core Competencies: - Administer diagnostic testing
procedures to assess the extent of patients’ impairments and the
prognosis for improvement. - Establish a plan of care to address
identified impairments. Set objective and measurable short and long
term treatment goals. - Use evidence-based treatment methods,
continuously assessing patient’s response and modifying/progressing
treatments accordingly. - Provide objective, precise, and timely
documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and
information regarding units of service. - Direct and supervise
supportive personnel in delegated tasks. Assess competence of
supportive personnel to perform assigned tasks. - Strive to achieve
the patient’s optimal outcome III. Position Responsibilities -
Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals and methods,
implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete all
related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.
Services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas
such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance,
mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing
skills, balance, and orientation. - Design and fit adaptive
devices, and train clients in the use of adaptive devices including
orthotics and prosthetics. - Select physical agent modalities
suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility
activities and diagnosis. - Consult with other members of the
rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic
regiment consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
- Instruct client in the skills and techniques required for
participation in mobility activities, and evaluate client progress,
attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potentials. -
Customize treatment programs to meet the needs of individual
client. - Actively contribute to client care, staffing conferences
and other related meetings. - Supervise supportive personnel in
accordance with state and professional standards. - Conduct
training programs and participate in training medical, nursing and
other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives. -
Ensure that clients and families receive the highest quality of
service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes
the individual’s needs and rights. - Rotate and flex according to
staffing needs in HSL Therapy Programs as needed - Adhere to
established HSL and departmental policies, procedures, and
objectives. - Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which
contribute to the achievement of the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife.
- Demonstrates proficiency with documentation in the electronic
medical record - Maintains confidentiality of patient and
information. - Participates in quality improvement initiatives
Caring Practices - Instill trust and hope by being available to
meet the needs of others. - Develop helpful and trusting
relationships with parents, families and staff. - Use creative
problem-solving to meet the needs of others. - Perform teaching and
learning that addresses individual needs and learning styles. -
Create a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs. -
Assist with basic physical and emotional needs. Communication -
Introduces self and identifies role to others. - Demonstrate
“emotional presence” by listening attentively and attending to
concerns/needs. - Act as an advocate on behalf of patients as
needed or as appropriate. - Communicates with
patients/families/visitors/staff in a manner that conveys respect,
caring and sensitivity. - Listens and respects others’ opinions. -
Accountable for staying informed by reviewing memos, emails and
other forms of communication. - Responsible for communicating and
responding to issues and problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- Responds to patients in all situations with a calm, sensitive and
supportive approach. Leadership - Seeks to mentor team members and
students - Active participant in shared governance - Develop
professional skills through the Therapy Career Excellence
Development Program Safety - Uses Safe Patient Handling equipment
as trained and according to organizational policy. - Identifies
malfunctioning equipment, removes from use, and reports according
to policy. - Adheres to all HSL infection control policies. IV
Qualifications - Current Physical Therapy MA Licensure V Physical
Requirements § Contact with patients under a wide variety of
circumstances, which may include exposure to unpleasant odors,
sights, and sounds. § Subject to varying and unpredictable
situations. § May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases,
and blood borne pathogens. § Gloves, gown, and mask as necessary. §
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing or walking. §
Lifting, positioning, transporting, and/or transferring patients. §
Lifting supplies, equipment. § Considerable reaching, stooping,
bending, kneeling and crouching. Remote Type Salary Range:
$86,670.93 - $130,006.92
Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, Warwick , Physical Therapist Outpatient At Home Per Diem, Healthcare , Boston, Rhode Island