Physical Therapist-Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc.; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Health plans

Life insurance

401k with company match

Direct deposit

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to perform home health visits across Northumberland and Columbia Counties. This per diem, part-time, or full-time role requires an active Pennsylvania PT license and at least one year of clinical PT experience.

You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering rehabilitative care and skilled nursing, helping clients remain safely at home while advancing their independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania PT license.
• Minimum of one year recent PT experience.
• Graduate from APTA-approved PT program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements of mobility, gait, strength, balance, and safety.
• Implement wound care and tissue management with evidence-based dressings.
• Develop and implement individualized PT care plans including manual therapy and gait/balance training.
• Educate clients and families to promote health and safe independent living.
• Document observations and interventions accurately using EMR.

Skills

PA PT license

One year experience

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Per DIem, Part-TIme, or Full-Time opportunity performing home health visits throughout Northumberland annd Columbia County. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.

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.

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.

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 PennsylvaniaPhysical 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.

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.