Physical Therapist

bayada home health care; Magnolia (DE); On-site; USD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time or part-time home health visits across Kent County, DE, including Dover, Magnolia, and Camden. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The PT will join a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitative care and skilled nursing so patients can remain safely at home. The role requires independent work, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and experience with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Current DE Physical Therapist license.
• Graduation from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits in designated geographic territories.
• Perform mobility, strength, balance, and gait assessments.
• Implement wound care and protective interventions with evidence-based dressings.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans with manual therapy, gait training, and balance work.
• Collaborate with nursing on multidisciplinary care plans.
• Educate clients and families to promote health and independent living.
• Accurately document observations and interventions using a touch pad tablet.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

DE Physical Therapist license

Accredited PT program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

$12,000 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time and $5,000 Sign On Bonus for Part-Time positions!

BAYADA by Bayhealth Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time or part time opportunity performing home health visits to our adult and geriatric patients throughout Kent county, DE. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Dover, Magnolia, and Camden, DE.

New graduates encouraged to apply!

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.

Qualificationsfor a PT - Physical Therapist include:

• A current DEPhysical 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 independent 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.
• 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.

***$12,000 sign on bonus for full-time positions and $5,000 sign on bonus for part-time positions***

Additional Information:
Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:
$72.00 - $76.00 per point ($112k - $118k annually)

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

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.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.