What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Description
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Part Time opportunity performing Home Health Visits throughout Parkesburg and surrounding areas in Chester County.
This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.
As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the 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 for a PT - Physical Therapist include:
- A current Pennsylvania 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
We believe our employees are our greatest asset.
We offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, vision, dental, and medical health plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance programs.
We prioritize family and work-life balance.
We offer opportunities to advance in your career through extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs.
We recognize and reward our clinicians' compassion, excellence, and reliability.
We celebrate 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.
