What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Thornton, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full-time opportunity performing outpatient home health visits for our senior living office. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in Independent and Assisted Living communities throughout Delaware County.
If you are looking for an opportunity to continue and grow your outpatient skills, where you get to spend more one-on-one time with your patients and quality is more important than quantity, this opportunity is waiting for you.
As a home care 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.
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. You will have the chance to work with a dedicated team who share your passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:
- Make outpatient 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 - 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 Pennsylvania Physical Therapist - PT 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.
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 programs.
Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
We strive to maintain a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.
BAYADA believes in providing our employees with opportunities to advance in their careers and develop new skills through extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs. We offer flexible scheduling, allowing you to create a better work-life balance.
About BAYADA Home Health Care
We take pride in creating a supportive environment where our clinicians feel valued and empowered to deliver high-quality patient care. At BAYADA, every client is unique, and we ensure that each team member has the tools and resources needed to provide personalized care.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA