What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
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 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 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:
- A current New Hampshire 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, 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 is committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. We believe our employees are our greatest asset.
At BAYADA, we value compassion, excellence, and reliability. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.
We are an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, complying with all state/local mandates.
We celebrate 50 years of providing high-quality care and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
