Physical Therapist, PT, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Wilmington, NC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time role providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis. The office serves territories throughout the North Wilmington area. The Physical Therapist evaluates clients, develops and implements individualized care plans, provides therapeutic interventions and education, and documents care using a touch pad tablet. The role involves working independently while coordinating with nursing as appropriate in multidisciplinary care planning.

Requirements

• Current Delaware 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 evidenced 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, transfer status, ambulation, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
• Provide integumentary protective interventions to help 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 clients, family members, or other client representatives on rehabilitative care and activities that support health, safety, and independent living.
• Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and client care 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.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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