Physical Therapist, Home Health

Company: BAYADA Home Health Care
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a per-diem opportunity performing home health visits for our MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA office located in Myrtle Beach, SC. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Horry County and Georgetown County.

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 for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

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  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.
  
• 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:
  
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  • A current South 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.
    
    MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
    
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    • Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
      
    • Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
      
    • Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
      
    • Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
      
    • Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.
      
    • Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
      
      MUSC Health has partnered with a leading national provider of comprehensive home health care-BAYADA Home Health Care-to deliver high-quality, short-term care to adults recovering at home after an illness, injury, or surgery, or to manage a chronic condition. BAYADA, which brings more than 40 years of home health expertise to our community, enhances the quality services that our patients have come to expect from MUSC. Together as MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA, we are dedicated to safely transitioning patients from the hospital and keeping them safe at home, where they want to be. MUSC Health at Home by BAYADA is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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