What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
**Job Title:** Home Health Physical Therapist
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full-time opportunity performing Outpatient home health visits.
This position offers the chance to work with senior living clients and provide rehabilitative care in a per-visit basis. Our team provides care in territories throughout York County.
We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist with one year of prior clinical experience. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team providing skilled nursing to clients, allowing them to receive medical care at home.
Responsibilities:
- Make outpatient 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.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or 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.
Qualifications:
- A current PA 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.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive environment that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
If you are passionate about delivering quality patient care and advancing your career, we encourage you to apply.
