Physical Therapist, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Vision, dental, and medical health plans

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A home health care provider is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time opportunity involving home health visits in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have a VA license and at least one year of previous clinical experience. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric clients, implement individualized care plans, and perform health assessments. Comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
• Graduation from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently

Solid computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

VA Physical Therapist license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout South of the River, Richmond, VA

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.

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• VCU Health at Home by 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.

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.