Weekend Physical Therapist, PT, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Frederick, Gaithersburg (MD, MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Weekend Start-of-Care Physical Therapist to join their dedicated team. This part-time role involves providing essential home health services to adult and geriatric clients, ensuring they receive the rehabilitative care they need in the comfort of their homes. You will assess client mobility, implement care plans, and educate families, making a significant impact on their quality of life. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers a supportive environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a caring team, 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 Physical Therapist license required.
• Minimum one year of recent work experience as a PT.

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

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Touch Pad Tablet

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Weekend Start-of-Care Physical Therapist, PT for a part time opportunity performing home health visits for our office that services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Frederick County.

Home Health and OASIS experience 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 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.

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.