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
Location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in providing exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients in their homes.
Responsibilities:
- Making visits to clients in their homes
- Performing 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
- Developing and implementing individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance and other interventions
- Continually assessing and revising the Physical Therapy care plan and participating with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate
- Educating and instructing clients, family members or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living
- Accurately documenting observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a touch pad tablet
Requirements:
- A current license as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts
- BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset
Benefits:
- 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
About BAYADA Home Health Care:
We are an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients. We offer opportunities for career advancement, training and scholarship programs, and a comprehensive benefits package.
