Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Ellicott City, MD

3h•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem home health visits, serving adult and geriatric clients in Howard County, Maryland. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, the PT will contribute to a company that values its employees and is committed to their growth. BAYADA emphasizes compassion, excellence, and reliability, providing a supportive environment with comprehensive infection prevention protocols and PPE supplies. The company, celebrating 50 years, is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider that complies with all state/local mandates and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

A current Maryland 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

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.