Physical Therapist, PT - Home Health

Salisbury, NC 28144 | 35.68382432 | -80.473299953 BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full-time opportunity performing home health visits for our Salisbury Visits office. This position serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in homes throughout Northern Rowan and Southern Davie counties in North Carolina. One year 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 using 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 North Carolina 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. Benefits 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. Travel reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, and weekly pay with direct deposit. Opportunity for training, scholarships, and career advancement. Recognition programs and referral bonuses. BAYADA is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, and we comply with all state and local mandates. We celebrate 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BAYADA