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Physical Therapist, (PT) - Senior Living

BAYADA Home Health Care, Jacksonville, FL, United States


BAYADA Home Health Care

is currently seeking an experienced

Physical Therapist

for a

full time

opportunity performing home health visits for our

Raleigh-Durham

senior living office.

This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the

Wake County

area.

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 and Duties

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.

Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as mobility and 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.

Continuously 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 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.

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 opportunities and one‑on‑one training.

Recognition programs, referral bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.

Personal protective equipment supplies and infection prevention protocols.

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.

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