PT Physical Therapist
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time role making home health visits through its senior living office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis throughout the Alexandria, Virginia area. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive care at home. The role involves evaluating clients’ mobility, strength, balance, safety, and related functional abilities; developing and revising individualized care plans; providing therapeutic interventions; and educating clients and their representatives on rehabilitation and independent living. The position uses a touch-pad tablet for documentation. BAYADA describes its workplace as employee-focused and offers training, scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and support. The posting also describes PPE supplies, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and COVID-19 monitoring. Base pay is $67.00–$74.00 per point, depending on qualifications.
Requirements
- Current Virginia 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, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- Implement 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, 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 may be included.
- Weekly pay may be included.
- Scholarship opportunities and training.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
