Physical Therapist - Home Health Specialist

Company: BAYADA Home Health Care
Location: Keene
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team at BAYADA Home Health Care. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in the comfort of their own homes.Responsibilities:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as 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 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:
  • A current New Hampshire Physical Therapist license.
  • A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
  • 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.About BAYADA:
    • We believe our employees are our greatest asset.
    • We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, including 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.
    • We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.
    • We are an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, complying with all state/local mandates.
    • We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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