Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a PRN, part-time, or full-time opportunity performing home health visits for our senior living office. This role services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Lancaster County. One year of prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
About the role
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, enabling them to receive the medical care required to remain at home. BAYADA invests in its employees and supports their desire to grow.
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 using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
- Develop and implement 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 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 touchpad tablet.
Requirements
- A current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license.
- A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
- 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 COVID-19.
- 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 ranges from $65.00 to $75.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.