Physical Therapist-Senior Living Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist for a full-time opportunity providing home health visits in senior living communities. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout the Sinking Spring area. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the care they need to remain at home. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employment. The role includes assessing clients’ mobility, strength, balance, endurance, ambulation, transfer status, and safety; implementing individualized rehabilitation and wound-prevention interventions; and coordinating care with nursing and other team members. The therapist educates clients and their representatives, documents care using a touch pad tablet, and manages visits independently across assigned geographic territories.
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 documented 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 assessment of joint mobility and range, transfer status, ambulation, 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 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 support 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
- $5,000 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 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.
- Career tracks designed to support career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
