Home Health Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Virginia, Lexington, Harrisonburg, Annapolis (MN, KY, VA, MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their compassionate team. This role involves performing home health visits for senior clients, providing essential rehabilitative care and skilled nursing. You'll be responsible for assessing clients, developing personalized care plans, and ensuring their health and safety. With a strong focus on teamwork and client support, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about helping clients maintain their independence and well-being, this role 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

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Training and scholarship opportunities

Career advancement tracks

PPE supplies and infection prevention protocol

Qualifications

• Current VA Physical Therapist license required.
• Minimum one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and perform diagnostic tests for clients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for clients.

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, part time, or full time opportunity performing home health visits for our senior living office. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Harrisonburg/Staunton, VA area.

One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required. 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:

• 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 for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

• A current VA Physical Therapist - PT license.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
• 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.

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.

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. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

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.