Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Kennedyville, MD

11d•$88,920 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced, full-time Physical Therapist to perform home health visits for its office in Forest Hill, Maryland. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Cecil County, Maryland. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment. As part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, the Physical Therapist helps clients receive medical care at home. The role includes making home visits, assessing clients, developing and revising individualized care plans, providing rehabilitation interventions, educating clients and their representatives, and documenting care using a tablet. BAYADA describes its workplace as committed to investing in employees and supporting their professional growth. The posting also mentions training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and employee support measures including PPE supplies and infection-prevention protocols.

Requirements

Current Maryland Physical Therapist license.
At least one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
Graduation 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, ambulation 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, 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.