Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Columbia, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for part-time or per diem home health visits in territories throughout Howard County, Maryland. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis. The position requires availability between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Home health and OASIS experience is required for per diem work.

The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The role involves visiting clients in their homes, evaluating mobility and functional ability, providing individualized therapeutic care, and educating clients and caregivers. The position uses a tablet to document client care and services.

BAYADA describes a supportive environment with personal protective equipment, infection-prevention protocols, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition programs. The listed base-pay information is an annual earning potential of $88,920–$120,000 for full-time work; the position itself is offered part-time or per diem.

Requirements

• Current Maryland 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 a school transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• Availability to see patients part-time or per diem between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Home health and OASIS experience is required for per diem work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients within 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Personal protective equipment, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.

What This Job Offers

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