Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time.

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits in Baltimore, MD. This office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis throughout the Baltimore City area. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, enabling them to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

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Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• 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.
• 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 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

• Current Maryland Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Direct deposit and employee assistance program.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies and comprehensive infection prevention protocol.
• Daily pre-screens and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Career advancement through specially designed career tracks.
• Recognition and reward programs for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Referral bonuses.

Pay

Base pay, depending upon qualifications: $88,920–$120,000 annual earning potential.