Weekend Physical Therapist, PT, Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Wilmington, DE

18h•Remote

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem weekend opportunity. This role involves performing home health visits for our senior living office in Wilmington, DE, servicing adult and geriatric clients throughout New Castle County. The ideal candidate will be available two weekends per month and possess home health experience. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be a vital part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive necessary medical care while remaining at home. BAYADA is committed to investing in its employees and supporting their professional growth.

Requirements

Home Health experience required.
One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
A current DE Physical Therapist - PT license.
A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
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; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

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.