Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Elkton, MD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is hiring an experienced, full-time Physical Therapist to provide home health visits through its Forest Hill, Maryland office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis throughout Cecil County. The Physical Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, helping clients receive the care they need to remain at home. The role includes assessing clients’ mobility, strength, balance, safety, and other functional needs; developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans; providing therapeutic interventions; and educating clients and their representatives. The Physical Therapist documents care using a touch-pad tablet. BAYADA offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees and describes opportunities for training, career development, and recognition. The stated annual earning potential is $88,920–$120,000, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Current Maryland Physical Therapist 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 experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessments of joint mobility and range, transfer status, ambulation, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wounds and promote 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 support health, safety, and independent living.
Document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care and services using a touch-pad tablet.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.
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 and training, including one-on-one training.
Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
Career advancement opportunities and specially designed career tracks.
PPE supplies, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and COVID-19 monitoring.