Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits

bayada; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Vision plan

Dental and medical health plans

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time or per diem home health visits in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The PT will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with nursing and family members to promote recovery and independence.

The role requires an Indiana PT license and at least one year of PT experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. EMR experience is preferred; field work involves travel to client homes.

Qualifications

• Indiana PT license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year PT experience.
• Graduate from an APTA-approved program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements (mobility, transfers, balance, strength, gait).
• Implement wound care and protective interventions.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans with exercises and gait training.
• Collaborate with nursing on multidisciplinary care plans.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitative care and safety.
• Document observations and interventions in EMR tablet.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Full Time or Per Diem opportunity performing Home Health Visits throughout Fort Wayne, Indiana. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.

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 Indiana 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:

We offer 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
• 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:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $65.00 - $70.00 per point

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.