What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
As a Home Health Physical Therapist at BAYADA Home Health Care, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate physical therapist to join our team in providing high-quality care to adult and geriatric clients in their own homes.
Job Description
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. As a home health physical therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare 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 include:
- Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Performing diagnostic tests and measurements, such as mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
- Developing and implementing appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assessing and revising the physical therapy care plan, and participating with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educating and instructing clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately documenting observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Qualifications
- A current Maryland Physical Therapist license.
- 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.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. Our extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs will leave you feeling comfortable and confident before your first visit with your favorite new client.
We offer opportunities to learn a new specialty or further develop your area of expertise. Get back to doing what you love, as the clinician you always wanted to be.
