Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Direct deposit

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full time, part time, or per diem role providing home health visits in the Williamsburg to Hampton, VA area. Prior home health experience is strongly preferred and VA licensure is required.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to advance your field career with BAYADA’s supportive team and career paths. You will work with adult and geriatric clients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Active VA PT license is required.
• Minimum 1 year recent PT experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements (mobility, gait, balance, strength, endurance).
• Implement wound care and preventative interventions.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans with manual therapy and gait/balance training.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitation and safety for independent living.
• Document observations and interventions using electronic medical records.

Skills

VA license

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

APTA/AMA approved DPT

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time, part time, or per diem opportunity performing home health visits for oursenior living office. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Williamsburg to Hampton, VA area.

Prior Home Health experience is strongly preferred for this position.

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 rehabilitive 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.
• 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:

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.

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.