What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical therapy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
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
- Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents
- 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
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 (EMR) preferred
