Physical Therapist, Home Health

Company: BAYADA Home Health Care
Location: Halifax
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a part time or per diem opportunities performing home health visits for our Harriburg Visits office. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Dauphin County. One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required. 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.

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Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

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  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.
  
• 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.
  
  Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist include:
  
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  • A current PA Physical Therapist - PT license.
    
  • A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
    
  • 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.
    
    
    As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
    BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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