Physical Therapist - Senior Living Visits

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a Full-Time opportunity throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This full-time position is to service seniors under their home health benefit but within 1–2 communities only – it’s home health without the typical home health commute! 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 and 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 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 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.

Qualifications

• A current Maryland Physical Therapist 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.
• 401k with company match.
• Direct deposit and employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• Scholarship opportunities and one-on-one training.

Pay

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications: $57.00–$73.00 per point.