Beth Israel Lahey Health·North Shore, Virginia
The physical therapist coordinates and directs home care services for an assigned patient caseload, including conducting assessments and developing patient-specific plans of care. They are responsible for supervising PTA staff, documenting patient progress via OASIS, and communicating with physicians regarding patient needs.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Home Health - covering Peabody & Lynnfield areas. What You’ll Do: The physical therapist plans, organizes, collaborates and directs home care services. The professional therapist builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities in accordance with home care regulations and payer guidelines. More Specifically: Coordinate care for assigned patient caseload including but not limited to: delegating to and supervising of PTA staff (if applicable), processing patient condition change visits, and completing OASIS time points. Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) and develop a patient-specific plan of care to establish goals incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative actions by including the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiate the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative therapy procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and report any changes in patient condition; obtain/receive physician’s orders as required. Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines. Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS completion; complete documentation in accordance with agency timeliness policies. What You’ll Need: Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy; DPT preferred. Current valid Massachusetts Physical Therapist license; Active American Health Association BLS certification; 2+ years of physical therapy experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care; OASIS experience is preferred. What You’ll Get: A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement; A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources; A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care. Pay Range: $64,064.00 USD - $86,221.60 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current Massachusetts Physical Therapist license. At least 2 years of physical therapy experience, with one year in public health or home care, is required along with active BLS certification.
Market context
In Virginia, Physical Therapist Assistant roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab settings, where licensed PTAs help deliver treatment plans under supervision. Competition can be strongest for roles that offer flexible scheduling, strong team support, and patient mix variety. Review the facility’s caseload and licensure expectations closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.
