Physical Therapist, PT, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time or part-time opportunity to perform home health visits in Northeast Philadelphia. Responsibilities include evaluating clients, developing individualized care plans, and educating families to promote independent living.

Qualifications include PA PT license, 1 year PT experience, and solid EMR skills. BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits package and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Active PA Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum one year of PT experience.
• Graduate from an APTA-accredited program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements of mobility, strength, balance, and ambulation.
• Implement wound care and evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans including manual therapy and gait training.
• Revise care plans in collaboration with nursing and the multidisciplinary team as needed.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitative care and activities to promote health and independence.
• Accurately document observations and interventions using EMR on a tablet.

Skills

PA PT license

1 year experience

EMR experience

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

PT degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time in Northeast Philadelphia!

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

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. Watch this video to learn more about field employee career pathing:

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.

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, click here
• 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.
• Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $64.00 - $73.00 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. 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.