Physical Therapist (PT), Full Time, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Nevada, MO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Home Care + Hospice is recruiting a compassionate, full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to serve patients in Nevada, Missouri, and surrounding areas. The therapist provides one-to-one clinical care in clients’ homes, helping them recover from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. A $30,000 retention bonus is available for full-time employees. The organization offers hands-on training supplemented by virtual learning and 24/7 clinical support as part of an interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Hold an active and current physical therapist license.
Be able to travel locally to assigned cases.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience is preferred.
Previous home health care experience is welcomed but not required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessments of joint mobility and range, transfer status, ambulation patterns, muscle strength and endurance, balance, stability, 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 that may include manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise physical therapy care plans, 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, and evaluations related to client care and services using a touch pad tablet.