Physical Therapist- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for per diem, part-time, or full-time opportunities performing home health visits throughout Bushkill and surrounding areas. 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, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing 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 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

• 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 the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Career advancement with 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 upon qualifications and subject to negotiation.