Physical Therapist, Home Health

Company: Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

****$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME!**** When you know HOME is the future of Healthcare Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA was founded on the principle that healthcare gets better when people get better care at home - the place where they feel best. We are currently recruiting for a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to reliably serve patients throughout Philadelphia. What you'll do: As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapist, you'll use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients where they want to be the most - in the comfort of their own home. As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA PT you will:

• See a client through their care needs - from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents What you should have:
  • Active and current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of PA.
  • Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you.
  • Ability to travel to cases as assigned
  • A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
  • The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Why you'll love what you do at Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA: We are committed to providing patients the highest-quality care, enabling them to live at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. At Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapist, you'll enjoy:
    • Flexible schedules for work/life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem. Scheduling is primarily during the daytime hours.
    • 1:1 hands on training supplemented with virtual learning.
    • Ability to perform 1:1 direct client care and advocate for clients' needs
    • 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team with the highest safety standards.
    • PTO and benefits offerings based on commitment level
    • Continued education and training; tuition reimbursement As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. 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.

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