What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary:
This Weekend Home Health Physical Therapist position is available with BAYADA Home Health Care in Providence, Rhode Island. As a physical therapist, you will provide rehabilitative care to adult and geriatric patients in their homes throughout Rhode Island. A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 touch pad tablet.
Qualifications
- A current Rhode Island Physical Therapist, PT license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist
About Us
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and offer a 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.
We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
