Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for part-time or per-diem home health visits. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Carroll County, Maryland. The role requires availability between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Per-diem applicants must have home health and OASIS experience. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. The role involves visiting clients in their homes, assessing mobility and safety, developing and revising individualized care plans, providing therapeutic interventions, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting services using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA describes support that includes infection-prevention protocols and PPE, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition programs. The position is offered on a part-time or per-diem basis; the listed annual earning potential of $88,920–$120,000 is identified as full-time.
Requirements
- Current Maryland 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, evidenced by a school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Availability to see patients part-time or per diem between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- For per-diem work, home health and OASIS experience is required.
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, transfer status, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
- Provide 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 multidisciplinary care planning as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that support health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care 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 may be available.
- Weekly pay may be available.
- Scholarship opportunities and one-on-one training.
- Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
