Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Hagerstown, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a per diem home health visits role serving adult and geriatric clients in territories throughout Washington County, Maryland. The position is based through the Montgomery Maryland Visits office. The Physical Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive medical care at home and remain as independent as possible.

The role includes visiting clients in their homes, evaluating mobility and physical function, implementing individualized treatment plans, and educating clients and their representatives. The therapist documents care, interventions, and evaluations using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes opportunities for training, scholarship support, career development, and recognition. Compensation is $68–$80 per point, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Current Maryland Physical Therapist license.
• 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 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 of motion, transfer status, stability, gait, 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 work, 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 and services 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.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities and training.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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