Physical Therapist, (PT) - Senior Living Visits

Physical Therapist (PT) - Senior Living Visits BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our Raleigh–Durham senior living office. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in Wake and Durham counties, Chapel Hill, and Clayton area. One year of 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. 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 Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license. Minimum 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. 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. Benefits Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; vision, dental and medical health plans; employer‑paid life insurance; 401(k) with company match; direct deposit; employee assistance program. Career development opportunities including training and scholarship opportunities, specialized career tracks, and recognition programs. Comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre‑screens and PPE supplies. Mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit. Equal Opportunity Employment 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. We encourage applications from individuals with these identities or who belong to marginalized communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAYADA