Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Albemarle, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a part-time opportunity performing home health visits. This role involves providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis, primarily in Stanly County with some Cabarrus County coverage. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, helping clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. BAYADA values its employees and is committed to investing in their growth and development.

Requirements

A current North Carolina Physical Therapist - PT license.
A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
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; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

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.