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
Job Summary
We are seeking a licensed and experienced physical therapist to join our team as a home health physical therapist. In this role, you will work with senior living clients in the Warrenton, VA area, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing services to help them remain at home.
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 - 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
- A current VA 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
What We Offer
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth through training and scholarship programs
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Flexibility and autonomy in patient care
