Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Hampton, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time, part-time, or per-diem work performing home health visits through its senior living office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories from Williamsburg to Hampton, Virginia. Prior home health experience is strongly preferred.

The Physical Therapist makes visits to clients in assigned geographic territories; evaluates mobility, transfers, gait, strength, endurance, balance, and safety; and provides individualized therapeutic care. The PT develops, implements, and revises care plans, participates in multidisciplinary planning with nursing as appropriate, and educates clients and their representatives to support health, safety, and independent living. Care observations, interventions, and evaluations are documented using a tablet.

BAYADA describes its employee support as including training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition, and infection-prevention resources. Compensation is listed as $67–$74 per point, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Current Virginia Physical Therapist (PT) 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home health experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

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, 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 multidisciplinary care planning 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.
• Weekly pay.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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