Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced, licensed Physical Therapist for a per diem role providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients in territories throughout Scotland, Richmond, and Robeson counties. Availability for 2–3 days per week is required. The therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive the care needed to remain at home. The role includes conducting home visits, assessing clients’ mobility and physical function, implementing individualized therapy and wound-protection interventions, and developing and revising care plans. The therapist also educates clients and their representatives, documents care using a touch pad tablet, and collaborates with nursing and other team members as appropriate.
Requirements
- Current North Carolina 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 a school transcript or diploma.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills.
- Availability to work 2–3 days per week.
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, transfers, 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 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 may be available.
- Weekly pay may be available.
- Scholarship and training opportunities.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
