Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Glen Burnie, MD

10h•$95,000 - $120,000•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 Anne Arundel County Visits office in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Anne Arundel County, with this therapist primarily serving the Glen Burnie area. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time employment. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive medical care at home. The role involves evaluating clients, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a tablet. The stated annual earning potential is $95,000–$120,000, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Current Maryland 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 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 assessment of joint mobility and range, transfer status, ambulation 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 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 to 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.