Mediabistro logo
job logo

Physical Therapist, Home Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care, Denver, CO, United States


BAYADA Home Health Care

is seeking an experienced

Physical Therapist, PT , for a

full time

opportunity performing home health visits for our Denver Visits team. This office works with adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Denver – Castle Rock area.

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 Colorado 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

Base Pay: $60-65 per point, based on qualifications

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. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

#J-18808-Ljbffr