include making home visits to clients, performing various diagnostic tests and measurements related to mobility and strength, and implementing protective interventions to prevent wounds. The Physical Therapist will also develop and implement individualized care plans, continually assess them, and educate clients and family members on necessary rehabilitative activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current North Carolina Physical Therapist license and a minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist. A graduation from an approved program by the American Physical Therapy Association or equivalent accreditation body is required, along with strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
bachelor degreeCare Plan DevelopmentDiagnostic TestsGait TrainingHome VisitsManual Therapeutic ExercisesSafety AssessmentsMobility AssessmentBalance TestingRange of Joints AssessmentTransfer Status AssessmentStrength TestingWound RepairIntegumentary Protective InterventionsEndurance TestingWound Formation PreventionAmbulation Assessment
Job description
BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a part time opportunity performing home health visits for our Salisbury Senior Living office.
This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.
This position works with clients in senior living communities in Lincolnton, North Carolina.
One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
As a home health 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.
Watch this video to learn more about field employee career pathing: Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include: 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 - 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: A current North Carolina 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.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Medical insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Referral bonuses
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Career advancement
Weekly pay
Direct deposit
Scholarship opportunities
One-on-one training
Recognition programs
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.
BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
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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.
