What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary
We are seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in Proctor, Vermont. This is an ongoing position that offers the opportunity to craft treatment plans and apply innovative techniques to help clients reach their goals.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
As a home health Physical Therapist in our Rutland office, 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 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- A current Physical Therapist - PT license in the state.
- 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.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates with a weekly pay schedule.
- Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, various shifts).
- Short commute times (we try to match opportunities near your home) with mileage reimbursement.
- Retention bonus for full time position.
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options.
- Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training.
- Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs, referral bonuses.
- Positive Work Environment: Stable and supportive work environment with around the clock clinical support and a team environment that cares.
- Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance.
- Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).