Physical Therapist, (PT) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their compassionate team. This per diem role involves making home visits to provide vital rehabilitative care to adult and geriatric clients. You will create and implement tailored care plans, assess client progress, and educate clients and their families on essential health practices. With a focus on safety and support, this company prioritizes employee well-being through comprehensive benefits and training opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in clients' lives and want to work in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Vision, Dental, and Medical Health Plans

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Scholarship Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina PT license is required.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated territories.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Touch Pad Tablet

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT for a PER DIEM opportunity performing home health visits for our Person County Visits office, located in Roxboro, North Carolina. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Granville and Vance counties.

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.

Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

1. Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
2. 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.
3. Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
4. Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
5. 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.
6. Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
7. Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.

Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

1. A current North Carolina Physical Therapist - PT license.
2. 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.
3. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
4. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
5. Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program.
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.