Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for full-time or per-diem work making home health visits throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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 rehabilitation and skilled nursing services so clients can receive the care they need while remaining at home. The role includes visiting clients in designated geographic territories; evaluating mobility, strength, endurance, balance, gait, transfers, and safety; providing evidence-based interventions to protect skin and support wound healing; and developing and adjusting individualized physical therapy care plans. The therapist also collaborates with nursing and other team members, educates clients and their representatives, and documents care using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes its employee-focused culture as offering training, scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and support. The company also provides PPE, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screening, and monitoring related to COVID-19. Base pay is listed as $65.00–$70.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.
Requirements
- Current Indiana 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 a 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 of motion, transfer status, gait, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- Provide 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, 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 and employee assistance program.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Weekly pay.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- PPE supplies, comprehensive infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
