Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking full-time, part-time, and per diem Physical Therapists to join the Harrisburg Visits Office team. As a Physical Therapist, you will provide in-home rehabilitative care to adult and geriatric clients, ensuring they receive necessary medical care to stay at home. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating care plans, and educating clients and their families to promote health and independence.

Qualifications

• Current PT license is mandatory.
• Graduation from APTA-approved education required.
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits within designated areas.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans as needed.
• Educate clients and families on care plans and interventions.

Skills

Independence

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Education

Pennsylvania Physical Therapist License

Degree from APTA-approved program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking full-time, part-time and per diem Physical Therapists to join our team in our Harrisburg Visits Office!

This office services adults and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in

Perry County!

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.

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Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

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.
• 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.

Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

• A current Pennsylvania 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; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.