Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Philadelphia, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA is seeking compassionate Home Health Physical Therapists (PT) to provide care to patients in their homes. The role involves using clinical skills and a compassionate heart to treat patients where they feel best, in the comfort of their own home. The company is committed to providing the highest-quality care, enabling patients to live at home with comfort, independence, and dignity, and believes its employees are its greatest asset. Opportunities are available in Philadelphia, Lower Bucks County, and Montgomery County, with premium rates being offered.

Requirements

• Active and current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of PA
• Ability to travel to cases as assigned
• A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication
• The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability

Nice To Haves

• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
• Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT 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 necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus (Philadelphia)
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus (Lower Bucks County)
• PREMIUM RATES BEING OFFERED!
• Flexible schedules for work/life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem
• 1:1 hands on training supplemented with virtual learning
• Ability to perform 1:1 direct client care and advocate for clients’ needs
• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team with the highest safety standards
• PTO and benefits offerings based on commitment level
• Continued education and training
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees