What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist for Home Health Care position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients in their homes. As a home health physical therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to maintain their independence.
Responsibilities:
- Making visits to clients in their homes
- 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
- 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 include: A current license as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts