Weekend Physical Therapist, (PT) - Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a PER DIEM WEEKEND opportunity performing home health visits for our senior living office located in RALEIGH, NC. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis in territories throughout WAKE & DURHAM counties. Must be available 2 weekends per month Home Health/OASIS documentation experience 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 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. 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. 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; 401k with company match; direct deposit and employee assistance program. Mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship and training opportunities; recognition programs; referral bonuses. Personal protective equipment supplies and comprehensive infection‑prevention protocol; daily pre‑screens and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr