Home Health Physical Therapist - per visit

Job Description & Requirements

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty:
  Physical Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

This position is for a weekend Physical Therapist, PT, performing home health visits throughout Schuylkill 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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• 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.

• A current Pennsylvania 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.

• 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 and direct deposit.
• Scholarship opportunities and one‑on‑one training.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Continuing education.
• Holiday pay.
• Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA.
• 401(k) retirement plan and company match.
• Discount program.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Earn the chance to join in the celebration and learn more about our 50th anniversary.

Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre‑screens, and close monitoring of the COVID‑19 outbreak. 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.

Every home environment and client is unique, whether they’re an infant, geriatric, or somewhere in between. BAYADA ensures every team member has an opportunity to advance in their career. Our extensive paid training and state‑of‑the‑art simulation labs will leave you feeling comfortable and confident before your first visit with your favorite new client. We offer opportunities to learn a new specialty or further develop your area of expertise.

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. Applications from individuals belonging to protected groups are strongly encouraged.

Job  #. Posted job title: physical therapist‑ weekend home health.