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Physical Therapist, Per Diem Weekends, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care · Springfield, MO · 3 wk ago
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Responsibilities

  • Visit a variety of clients in their own home, helping them recover from an injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • One year of clinical experience preferred
  • 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, with excellent communication skills. Must be able to perform physical tasks that require standing, bending, lifting, and moving patients.

Skills

  • Strong clinical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continued education, training, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

PER DIEM WEEKEND position. Reduce stress and burnout! Provide clinical care where patients want to be – in the comfort of their own home.

Sign on Bonus

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus for working EVERY weekend

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