Physical Therapist - Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•White Hall, MD

6d•$57 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for part-time or per diem work serving seniors in 1–2 communities throughout Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. The role provides home health services within those communities, reducing the commute typical of home health work. The schedule may require early mornings, evenings, or weekends, including hours before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m. The Physical Therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive the medical care needed to remain at home. The role includes assessing clients, developing and updating individualized care plans, providing therapy and education, and documenting care using a tablet.

Requirements

Hold a current Maryland Physical Therapist license.
Have at least one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
Graduate from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; verification may be by school transcript or diploma.
Be able to work independently and manage time effectively.
Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Have 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, gait 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 provided using a touch pad 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 and weekly pay.
Employee assistance program.
Mileage reimbursement.
Paid time off.
Scholarship opportunities and training.
One-on-one training.
Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
Career advancement opportunities and specially designed career tracks.
Personal protective equipment supplies, infection prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.