Physical Therapist, Home Health
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a part-time or per-diem opportunity providing home health visits in senior living communities throughout Adams and Franklin counties. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the care needed to remain at home. The role involves visiting clients in assigned geographic territories, assessing mobility and functional abilities, developing and revising individualized plans of care, providing rehabilitative interventions, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA offers employee development and training opportunities and describes a supportive environment focused on employee growth and recognition.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania 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 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 joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety assessments.
- 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.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus available.
- 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.
- Paid time off may be available.
- Weekly pay may be available.
- Scholarship opportunities and one-on-one training.
- Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Training and scholarship opportunities to develop skills.
- Specially designed career tracks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
