Physical Therapist, PT, Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced, full-time Physical Therapist to provide home health visits to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout the North Wilmington area. The role involves assessing clients’ physical abilities and safety, delivering individualized rehabilitation and wound-protection interventions, coordinating care with nursing as appropriate, and educating clients and their representatives to support health, safety, and independent living. Documentation is completed using a touch pad tablet. The position offers a base rate of $72.00–$80.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. BAYADA describes opportunities for training, scholarships, career development, recognition, and advancement, along with employee support and benefits.
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 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, stability, ambulation patterns and appearance, 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 representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Document observations, interventions, evaluations, client care management, and services provided 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.
- Employee assistance program.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- 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
