What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Specialist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
At BAYADA Home Health Care, we believe that our employees are the foundation of our success. We're seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team as a Home Health Physical Therapist. As a member of our multidisciplinary health care team, you'll play a crucial role in providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients in their own homes.
The ideal candidate will have a current NJ Physical Therapist license, a minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist, and 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.
Responsibilities:
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as mobility, range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns 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.
Qualifications:
- A current NJ Physical Therapist license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
- 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.
