Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Raleigh, NC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a per diem position making home health visits through its Raleigh Visits office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Durham and Wake counties. The therapist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive medical care at home.

The role includes visiting clients in assigned geographic territories, assessing mobility and physical function, planning and delivering individualized rehabilitation, and coordinating care with nursing and other team members. The therapist educates clients and their representatives on rehabilitation and activities that support health, safety, and independent living, and documents care using a touch pad tablet.

BAYADA describes its employee benefits and support as including health and insurance plans, paid leave, retirement matching, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, recognition programs, and other resources. Benefits may vary. The company also describes infection-prevention protocols and personal protective equipment for employee safety.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina Physical Therapist 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 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, 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, 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 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.
• Personal protective equipment and comprehensive infection-prevention protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level