What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Home Health Care Professional position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary:
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a Full Time opportunity performing home health visits for our office. The ideal candidate will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive medical care required to remain at home.
About the Role:
We are looking for a qualified PT who can work independently, develop and implement individualized care plans, perform diagnostic tests and measurements, and educate clients on necessary care and activities to promote their health, safety, and independent living.
Responsibilities:
- 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 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.
Requirements:
- Current Maryland Physical Therapist 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.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
About Us:
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. We offer development opportunities, benefits, and a supportive work environment.
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a Full Time opportunity performing home health visits for our office. The ideal candidate will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive medical care required to remain at home.
About the Role:
We are looking for a qualified PT who can work independently, develop and implement individualized care plans, perform diagnostic tests and measurements, and educate clients on necessary care and activities to promote their health, safety, and independent living.
Responsibilities:
- 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 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.
Requirements:
- Current Maryland Physical Therapist 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.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
About Us:
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. We offer development opportunities, benefits, and a supportive work environment.
