Home Health Visits - Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Four-day work week options

No holidays or weekends

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time or part-time home visits in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role involves independent work across Frederick County, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time and a four-day work week option.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive PT assessments, creating individualized care plans, and educating clients and families. No holidays or weekends, and ECO-friendly PPE protocols in place.

Qualifications

• Current MD Physical Therapist license.
• Graduate from an APTA/CAAHEA-accredited PT program.
• 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 territories.
• Perform mobility, strength, balance, and safety assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with therapeutic exercises.
• Document observations and interventions in EMR with accuracy.
• Educate clients and families to promote health, safety and independence.

Skills

PT licensure

Independence at work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

APTA/CAAHEA accredited program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time or part time opportunity performing home visits for ourhome health office, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Frederick County, Maryland.

$10,000 sign on bonus for Full Time employment!

No Holidays or Weekends!

4 day work week options available!

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. Watch this video to learn more about field employee career pathing:

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 MDPhysical 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.

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
• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:
Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and location:
$106.000-$125,000 /year

Additional earnings opportunity may be available based on qualifications or other compensation components, if applicable

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.