Physical Therapist, PT - Home Health

About this role

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full time opportunity performing home health visits for our Davidson County Visits office. This position works with adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis throughout Chatham and Northeastern Randolph counties in North Carolina.

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.

• 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 and home health experience is preferred but not required.

• 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.

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