Physical Therapist - Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for a full-time role in Howard County, Maryland. This unique position allows you to provide essential rehabilitative care to seniors within a limited geographic area, minimizing commute time. You will be part of a collaborative healthcare team, developing personalized care plans and conducting assessments to enhance the quality of life for your clients. Join a company that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid holidays, health plans, and career advancement opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Vision, Dental, and Medical Health Plans

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Scholarship Opportunities

Career Advancement Tracks

Qualifications

• Current Maryland PT license required.
• Minimum of one year recent experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients and perform diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Time Management

Computer Skills

Education

Maryland Physical Therapist License

Graduation from an APTA approved program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Touch Pad Tablet

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Full-Time opportunity throughout Howard County, Maryland.

This full-time position is to service seniors under their home health benefit but within 1-2 communities only – it’s home health without the typical home health commute!

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 Maryland 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.
• 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.