What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional service. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our patients and clients.
About the Role:
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion for providing high-quality patient care and have excellent communication skills. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will work closely with patients in their own homes to help them achieve optimal health and independence.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct home visits to assess patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
- Implement evidence-based interventions, such as manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other therapies, to promote patient recovery and well-being.
- Educate patients and their families on rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote healthy living.
- Accurately document patient progress and services provided using electronic medical records (EMR).
