What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary
This role involves working as a Home Health Physical Therapist in Chelsea, Vermont. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing home health visits to adult and geriatric clients in various territories throughout Randolph, Topsham, and Chelsea.
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including 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.
Requirements
- A current Vermont Physical Therapist - PT license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
- 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 an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we believe in leading with our values.
