Outpatient Physical Therapist, PT, Senior Living Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing outpatient home health visits through its senior living office. The role serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in Independent and Assisted Living Communities throughout the Middletown and Newark areas. It offers an opportunity to continue and grow outpatient skills while spending more one-on-one time with patients, with an emphasis on quality of care. The Physical Therapist evaluates clients, develops and implements individualized care plans, and provides rehabilitative interventions and instruction to support health, safety, and independent living. The position involves independent field visits, collaboration with nursing on multidisciplinary care planning as appropriate, and accurate electronic documentation using a touch pad tablet.
Requirements
- Current Delaware 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 outpatient visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessment of joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- 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 multidisciplinary care planning as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.
- 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.
- Weekly pay.
- Scholarship opportunities and training.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
