Physical Therapist, PT, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

401k with company match

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for full time, part time, or per diem opportunities to perform home health visits in the Lansdale area. The PT will provide patient-centered care, assess needs, and develop plan of care for adult and geriatric clients in their homes.

Qualified candidates will hold a PA PT license, have at least one year of PT experience, and be proficient with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• PA Physical Therapist license required.
• Minimum of one year of 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 for mobility, balance, strength, and safety.
• Implement wound care using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with manual therapy, gait training, and balance exercises.
• continually assess and revise the PT plan and collaborate with nursing in the care plan.
• Educate clients and family members on rehabilitative care and activities to promote health and independence.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations in EMR.

Skills

Home visits

Diagnostics

Wound care

Care planning

EMR proficient

Education

PA PT license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time, part time, or per diem opportunity performing home health visits. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Lansdale area.

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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 PA 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.

Benefits:

• 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.
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• 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.

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.