Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist for full-time or part-time home health visits through its Pitt County Visits office. The position serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Lenoir and Craven counties. The Physical Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home. A four-day workweek option and a $5,000 sign-on bonus are advertised; the opportunity is described as suitable for recent graduates as well as experienced therapists. The therapist evaluates clients, develops and carries out individualized care plans, provides rehabilitative instruction, and documents care using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes employee support that includes benefits, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and infection-prevention protocols. The stated base pay is $70.00–$73.00 per point, depending on qualifications.
Requirements
- Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license.
- 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, ambulation, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wounds 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.
- Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services 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.
- Weekly pay.
- Scholarship opportunities and training, including one-on-one training.
- Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement and specially designed career tracks.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
