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
About the Job
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time opportunity in Howard County, Maryland.
This position will involve providing home health services to seniors under their home health benefit, focusing on 1-2 communities with minimal commuting required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct 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.
- Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan and participate in multidisciplinary care planning as needed.
- Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other representatives in rehabilitative care and activities necessary for independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services provided.
Qualifications
- A current Maryland 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, with prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Discount programs.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Vision benefits.
- Bereavement pay.
- Health Care FSA.
- Weekly pay.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Holiday pay.
- Wellness and fitness programs.
- Dental benefits.
- Medical benefits.
- Dependent Care FSA.
