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:
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team in Atglen, Pennsylvania. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients.
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.
* 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 Pennsylvania 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, 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:
BAYADA believes that 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 program.
About the Job:
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team in Atglen, Pennsylvania. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients.
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.
* 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 Pennsylvania 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, 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:
BAYADA believes that 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 program.
