PT Physical Therapist

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time or part-time opportunity performing home health visits for the senior living office. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout Colonial Heights, VA, and surrounding areas. 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.

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

Qualifications

• A current VA 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
• 401(k) with company match
• Direct deposit and employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Scholarship opportunities
• One-on-one training
• Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement
• PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak
• Specially designed career tracks for advancement

Pay

Base pay: $67.00–$72.00 per point, depending upon qualifications.