Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Fort Wayne, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for full-time or per-diem work providing home health visits throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis. The Physical Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitation and skilled nursing services that help clients receive care at home.

The role includes evaluating clients, developing and updating individualized care plans, delivering therapeutic interventions, educating clients and their representatives, and documenting services using a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes employee support through training, scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition programs, and a comprehensive benefits plan. The position's stated base pay is $65.00–$70.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.

Requirements

• Current Indiana 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, transfer status, ambulation, 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 work, 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, evaluations, 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 and employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Specially designed career tracks.
• Personal protective equipment supplies and comprehensive infection prevention protocol.

What This Job Offers

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