Home Health Physical Therapist
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide home health visits to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout the Arlington, Virginia area, through its Falls Church office. The PT is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home. The opportunity is offered as PRN, part-time, or full-time work. The Physical Therapist visits clients in their homes, assesses mobility and other physical capabilities, and develops and delivers individualized treatment plans. The role includes working with clients and their representatives to support rehabilitation, safety, health, and independent living, and coordinating with nursing as appropriate. Care observations, interventions, and evaluations are documented using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes a supportive work environment with training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition programs, and infection-prevention protocols and supplies. Compensation is listed as $67–$78 per point, depending on qualifications. Benefits may include paid leave, insurance, mileage reimbursement, retirement matching, and other programs.
Requirements
- Hold a current Virginia Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Graduate from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessments of joint mobility and range, transfer status, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services provided using a touch-pad tablet.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Direct deposit and employee assistance program.
- Mileage reimbursement may be available.
- Weekly pay may be available.
- Scholarship opportunities and one-on-one training.
- Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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Job Type
Full-time
