Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

401k with company match

Direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for home health visits in the MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA network serving Florence/Marion Counties, South Carolina. The role supports patients with rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, with options for per diem, part-time, or full-time employment.

The PT will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering care in patients' homes and documenting evaluations using electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in SC.
• At least 1 year of PT experience.
• Graduate of an APTA-approved PT program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements of mobility, strength, balance, and safety.
• Implement wound care using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans including exercises and gait training.
• Collaborate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

EMR experience

Time management

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

***$2,500 Bonus for Full Time***

MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA has an immediate opening for a Per Diem, Part Time or Full Time Physical Therapist, Home Health to provide home health visits for our MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA Office. This position will be servicing patients throughout Florence/ Marion Counties.

As a home health care PT, 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 SC 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
• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits.
• 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.

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.

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.