Weekend Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Raleigh, NC

12d•Remote

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 servicing adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Wake, Durham, and Johnston counties. The position requires weekend availability and a willingness to cover all specified counties. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive necessary medical care while remaining at home. BAYADA emphasizes investing in its employees and supporting their professional growth.

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.
HOME HEALTH/OASIS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Saturday/Sunday availability required
Must be willing to cover all counties
One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.

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.