New Grad Physical Therapist (PT), Full Time, Home Health
BAYADA Home Health Care · Joplin, MO · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
New Grad Opportunity!
$15,000.00 Retention Bonus Available
About the role
We are recruiting for a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) to reliably serve patients in Joplin, MO and surrounding area. This is a Full-Time position.
Responsibilities
- Visit a variety of clients in their own home, helping them recover from an injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.
- 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.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Requirements
- Active and current PT license
- A minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist is preferred, though we welcome applications from new graduates with a strong interest in the position.
- Previous home health care experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you!
- Ability to travel locally to cases as assigned
Qualifications
- Compassionate and patient
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for providing high-quality care in home settings
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- 401(k) with company match
- Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement
Schedule
Flexible full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules available.
Pay
Competitive compensation package, including a $15,000.00 retention bonus for full-time employees.