What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
**Job Title: Weekend Home Health Physical Therapist**
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a Per Diem or Part-Time opportunity performing home health visits in Rhode Island. Flexible weekend schedules are available.
About the Job
- **Specialty:** Physical Therapist
- **Discipline:** Therapy
- **Duration:** Ongoing
- **Employment Type:** Staff
You will provide rehabilitative physical therapy to adult and geriatric patients in their homes throughout Rhode Island. One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
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
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- A current Rhode Island Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
- BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
- Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
- Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
- Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
