Weekend Baylor Physical Therapist, PT, Home Health Visits
On-siteWarminster, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Conduct home visits to adult and geriatric clients in Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia to perform diagnostic tests, implement wound care interventions, and develop individualized care plans including manual therapeutic exercises and gait training. Continually assess and revise care plans while collaborating with nursing staff, educate clients and family members on rehabilitative activities, and accurately document all observations and evaluations using a touch pad tablet. Requires a current PA Physical Therapist license, one year of recent work experience, and ability to work independently on a Friday–Sunday or Saturday–Monday weekend schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Home health experience
- A current PA 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
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Solid computer skills
- Ability to work Friday - Sunday OR Saturday - Monday
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
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