PT Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Alexandria, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time position performing home health visits through its senior living office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout the Alexandria, Virginia area. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive the medical care they need to remain at home. The role includes making home visits, assessing clients, providing individualized therapy and wound-prevention interventions, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a tablet.

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 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, and 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.
• Paid time off.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Personal protective equipment supplies and comprehensive infection-prevention protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed