New Grad Physical Therapist (PT), Full Time, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Joplin, MO

7h•Remote

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) position serving patients in Joplin, MO and the surrounding area. The role focuses on providing clinical care in patients' homes, offering a solution to reduce stress and burnout. The position emphasizes 1:1 direct care, hands-on training, 24/7 clinical support, and opportunities for career advancement through clinical and business leadership tracks.

Requirements

Active and current PT license
Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred, though we welcome applications from new graduates with a strong interest in the position.
Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT 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 necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.