Physical Therapist - Senior Living Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced, full-time Physical Therapist to provide home-health services to seniors in 1–2 communities throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The role is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients receive the medical care they need to remain at home. Visits take place in designated geographic territories, with limited travel between communities. The Physical Therapist evaluates clients, develops and delivers individualized rehabilitation plans, and works with clients, families, nursing staff, and other representatives to support health, safety, and independent living. Care and services are documented using a tablet. BAYADA describes opportunities for training, career development, recognition, and advancement, and provides infection-prevention protocols and personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Current Maryland 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, 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 using a 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
- Paid time off
- Weekly pay
- Scholarship opportunities
- One-on-one training
- Recognition programs
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
