What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Healthcare Rehabilitation Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team in Chester, Pennsylvania. This full-time opportunity involves performing home health visits for our senior living office, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.
**Job Summary:**
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals, clients, and caregivers. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, while maintaining accurate records and meeting regulatory requirements.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Requirements:**
* Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
* Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania
* Minimum 1 year of experience in home health care or a related field
* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and travel to clients' homes as needed
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
* Proficiency in electronic medical records and other relevant software systems
**Job Summary:**
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals, clients, and caregivers. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, while maintaining accurate records and meeting regulatory requirements.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Perform home health visits for clients, assessing their physical condition and developing personalized treatment plans.
- Conduct assessments, evaluations, and interventions to promote optimal client outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate client care, ensure continuity of services, and address any concerns or issues that may arise.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to regulatory standards and BAYADA's policies and procedures.
**Requirements:**
* Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
* Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania
* Minimum 1 year of experience in home health care or a related field
* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and travel to clients' homes as needed
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals
* Proficiency in electronic medical records and other relevant software systems
