Physical Therapist-Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Bloomsburg, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for per diem, part-time, or full-time home health visits throughout Northumberland and Columbia County. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis. The Physical Therapist works as an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing rehabilitative care to help clients receive needed medical care while remaining at home.

The position includes visiting clients in their homes, assessing mobility and function, developing and adjusting individualized care plans, providing therapeutic interventions, educating clients and their representatives, and documenting care using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes its employee support as including training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and a comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits may vary and can include medical, dental, and life insurance; paid time off; mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; 401(k) with company match; and other listed programs.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania 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 assessments of joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
• Use evidence-based dressings and topical agents for integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, 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 on rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to 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.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level