Physical Therapist - Senior Living Visits

Company: Bayada Nurses
Location: Allentown
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, performing home visits in Senior Living Communities around the Allentown/Bethlehem, PA area! This is a Full-Time PositionFlexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life balance. Join us today! 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.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 PA 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.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.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.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.Sponsor - RHHfieldAs an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.About BAYADAFounded in 1975 by J. Mark Baiada, BAYADA Home Health Care provides nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their homes. BAYADA employs more than 26,000 nurses, home health aides, therapists, medical social workers, and other home health care professionals who serve their communities in 22 states from more than 350 offices, with locations in Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Korea, Canada, and the 2019, Baiada oversaw the company's unprecedented transition to a not-for-profit organization to ensure BAYADA's mission, purpose, and business model would endure, and to help BAYADA realize its vision of helping millions of people worldwide experience a better quality of life at home.BAYADA is committed to creating a culture and environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) where all employees can thrive and all clients can receive high-quality, personalized care with a sense of well-being, dignity, and trust.BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender and gender identity, nationality and origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, and experiences.

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