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BAYADA Home Health Care · 3 days ago

Physical Therapist (PT), Per Diem, Weekends, Home Health

Joplin, MO 64804 | 37.045934433 | -94.512205699

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

BAYADA is a home health care provider celebrating 50 years of service, and they are seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) for per diem weekend visits. The role involves performing home visits to assist clients in their recovery from various health conditions, focusing on orthopedic care and developing individualized treatment plans.

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Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories

Focus on Orthopedic patient visits

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