Home Health Physical Therapist

bayada; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Vision, dental and medical health plan

Employer paid life insurance

401k with company match

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Falls Church, VA is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN, part-time or full-time home health visits in the Arlington area. The role involves evaluating patients, creating care plans, and delivering skilled PT services in clients' homes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document findings on a tablet, and participate in ongoing training and career development. A valid VA PT license is required and EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a VA Physical Therapist-PT license.
• Graduation from an APTA/CAHEA approved PT program with transcript or diploma.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as mobility, range of joints, transfer status, stability, ambulation, strength and endurance, balance, and safety assessments.
• Implement wound care interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapies, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
• Continually assess and revise the PT care plan and coordinate with nursing in the multidisciplinary plan.
• Educate clients and families in rehabilitative care and activities to promote health, safety and independence.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using a touch pad tablet.

Skills

PT license

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

PT degree from APTA-approved program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a PRN, Part-Time, or Full-Time opportunity performing home health visits for our office, located in Falls Church, VA. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Arlington, VA area.

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.

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.

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.

Qualifications

• A current VA 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications: $67-$78 per point

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

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.

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.

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.