Senior Living Visits Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care • Gaithersburg, MD

6h • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits for their senior living office in Gaithersburg, MD. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in Senior Living Facilities throughout Montgomery County, MD. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home. BAYADA is committed to investing in its employees and nurturing their desire to grow.

Requirements

• A current MD 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Vision health plans
• Dental health plans
• Medical health plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Direct deposit
• Employee assistance program
• Being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values
• Confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak
• Training and scholarship opportunities
• Specially designed career tracks
• Recognition and rewards for your compassion, excellence, and reliability
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• One-on-one training
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree