Physical Therapist, PT - Weekend Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist for weekend home health visits in the Tucson area. The role supports adult and geriatric clients across Pima and Pinal counties on a per-visit basis.

Candidate must hold an AZ PT license with at least one year of PT experience. Independent work ethic, strong interpersonal skills, and EMR proficiency are essential to provide high-quality rehabilitative care at patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Current AZ Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum of one year of PT experience.
• Graduate from an APTA/CAAHEA accredited PT program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements (mobility, gait, strength, balance).
• Implement wound care interventions and dressings.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans (therapy exercises, gait training).
• Reassess and revise care plans with nursing in the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate clients and family on rehabilitative care and home safety.
• Document observations and interventions in the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

EMR experience

Education

AZ PT license

APTA/CAAHEA accredited program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Weekend Physical Therapist

Part Time and Full Time Weekend Opportunities Available

BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time or part time opportunity performing weekend home health visits for our Tucson Visits office. This office works with adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Pima and Pinal County areas.

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 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 AZPhysical 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:

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• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• 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.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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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.