Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Alexandria, VA

12d • $67 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for PRN, part-time, or full-time home health visits through its Falls Church, Virginia office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Alexandria, Virginia. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so clients can receive medical care at home.

The role includes visiting clients in their homes, assessing mobility and physical function, planning and delivering individualized therapy, and coordinating care with nursing and other team members. The Physical Therapist educates clients and their representatives on rehabilitative care and documents observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch-pad tablet.

BAYADA describes its employee support as including training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition programs, and support for infection prevention. The stated base pay is $67–$78 per point, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Current Virginia 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 assessment of joint mobility and range, transfer status, stability, 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 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.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities and training.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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