Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • New Bern, NC

13d • $70 - $73 • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist for full-time or part-time home health visits through its Pitt County Visits office. The role provides per-visit services to adult and geriatric clients in territories throughout Lenoir and Craven counties. As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Physical Therapist provides rehabilitative care to help clients receive medical care at home. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. Four-day workweek options are available.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina 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 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, or 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 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 may be included among benefits.
• Weekly pay may be included among benefits.
• Scholarship opportunities and one-on-one training.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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