What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care seeks a skilled Physical Therapist for home health visits in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
This is an ongoing full-time opportunity to provide rehabilitative care and skilled nursing services to clients in Berks County. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- A current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist - PT license.
- 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.
Benefits
BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. We also provide PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our commitment to investing in our employees includes training and scholarship opportunities, career advancement, recognition programs, referral bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.
