Physical Therapist, (PT) - Senior Living

bayada home health care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Health plans

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time opportunity in Raleigh-Durham. This role involves making home visits to adult and geriatric clients, developing care plans, and educating families. Candidates must hold a current North Carolina PT license and have at least one year of experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans and retirement options, reflecting BAYADA's commitment to excellence in home health care.

Qualifications

• A current North Carolina Physical Therapist – PT license.
• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist – PT.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans.
• Educate and instruct clients in rehabilitative care.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Computer skills

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for our Raleigh-Durham senior living office.

This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Wake County area.

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

• 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

• A current North Carolina 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 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.

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.