Physical Therapist, Traveler, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; White River Junction, Town of Ramapo (VT, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking home health care provider as a Travel Physical Therapist, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes. This role offers the flexibility to create your own schedule, with commitments ranging from two to five days a week over a 13-week period. You'll engage in meaningful work, conducting assessments, developing personalized care plans, and providing compassionate patient education. With premium rates and mileage reimbursement, this opportunity not only enhances your professional skills but also allows you to contribute to the well-being of patients in their homes. If you're ready to make a difference in a supportive environment, apply now!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Premium compensation based on experience

Qualifications

• Must have an active PT license in Vermont and previous home health experience.
• OASIS experience is required; HCHB experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate clients and document care management accurately.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Diagnostic testing

Manual therapeutic exercises

Gait training

Balance assessment

Documentation skills

Education

Active Physical Therapist license in VT

Tools

Touch pad tablet for documentation

Job description

Hiring Travel Physical Therapists (PT) – Premium Rates!

Are you a compassionate and skilled PT looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients? Join BAYADA as a Travel PT, where you'll play a crucial role in setting the stage for successful patient care, safe transitions, and positive outcomes for our patients.

Join our team of travel PTs where you can build the flexible schedule that works for you! Weekends, weekdays, evenings – we will work with your availability.

This position is a 13-week commitment (with option to extend) that allows you the flexibility to work a minimum of two and up to five days a week doing home health.

We provide a premium rate differential plus mileage reimbursement.

As a Travel PT with BAYADA you will:

• 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.
• 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.
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents.

Requirements:

• Active and current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of VT.
• Previous home health experience required.
• Must commit to a 13-week assignment.
• OASIS experience required; previous HCHB experience preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the region based on our census.
• Ability to deliver patient care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Compensation:

• Premium compensation based on experience and type of visit.

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

Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader. Apply now for immediate consideration.