What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, Home Health position at VCU Health at Home by BAYADA?
Job Description
Job Description
VCU Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a weekend full-time opportunity performing home health visits . This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Northeast Richmond, VA .
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.
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Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include :
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.
- 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 state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist include :
VCU Health at Home by BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset :
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state / local mandates.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.