Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to provide home health visits to adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Berks County. 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 position may be per diem, part-time, or full-time. The role includes assessing clients’ mobility, strength, endurance, balance, gait, and safety; providing individualized rehabilitation and integumentary interventions; coordinating care plans with nursing and other team members; and teaching clients and their representatives how to support health, safety, and independent living. Documentation is completed using a touch-pad tablet.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania 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 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 joint mobility and range of motion, transfer status, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety assessments.
- 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 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.
- Paid time off and weekly pay.
- Scholarship opportunities and training.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
