Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Wilmington, DE

3h•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health is seeking compassionate Physical Therapists (PT) to provide clinical care to adult patients in their homes across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties in Delaware. This role offers true work/life balance with flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules. Therapists will perform one-on-one direct care, helping clients recover from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. The position includes hands-on training supplemented with virtual learning, 24/7 clinical support as part of an interdisciplinary care team, and opportunities for career advancement through clinical and business leadership tracks. BAYADA emphasizes employee well-being, providing PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocols, and monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Requirements

Active and current PT license
Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned
A current DE Physical Therapist - PT 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

Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required
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.