Admissions Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Staten Island Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

EAP and CE opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an Admissions Physical Therapist to perform Start of Care admissions and home health visits across Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties in NJ.

You will evaluate mobility, safety, and functional needs, then create individualized plans of care with physician orders for adult and geriatric clients. This role offers autonomy in a field-based setting with strong team support.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required.
• A PT degree from an accredited program is required.
• Minimum of one year of PT experience, with prior home health exposure preferred.
• OASIS experience is required as part of SOC admissions.

Responsibilities

• Perform OASIS Start of Care admissions visits for home health clients in the assigned NJ counties.
• Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations covering mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, and safety.
• Assess home environments for safety risks and independence barriers.
• Develop individual plans of care and establish PT goals with physician orders.
• Coordinate with nursing, social work, and other services to meet client needs.
• Educate clients and families on mobility, safety, and home health plan of care.
• Document evaluations and care coordination in the EMR.
• Support a smooth referral-to-admission transition and ongoing services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

OASIS experience

Field-based work

Education

New Jersey PT license

Graduate of accredited PT program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Admissions Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health Visits

Full-Time | Monmouth, Middlesex, Union & Somerset Counties, NJ

Make an Impact as an Admissions Physical Therapist (PT) at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Admissions Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time opportunity with our UCV office, providing home health admissions and OASIS Start of Care (SOC) visits to adult and geriatric clients throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties, NJ.

As an Admissions Physical Therapist, you'll play an important role in welcoming new clients to BAYADA and establishing the foundation for a successful home health experience. You'll complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, assess each client's functional and clinical needs, and develop individualized plans of care that help clients safely recover and maintain their independence at home.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced home health Physical Therapist who enjoys clinical assessment, autonomy, care coordination, and helping clients achieve meaningful functional goals in their own environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Dedicated Admissions/Start of Care role
• One-on-one care with adult and geriatric clients
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Autonomy and independence in the field
• Competitive per-point compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Complete comprehensive OASIS Start of Care (SOC) admissions visits for home health clients throughout the assigned territory.
• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including assessments of mobility, strength, balance, gait, endurance, transfers, safety, and functional abilities.
• Assess the client's home environment and identify potential safety concerns, fall risks, and barriers to independence.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on client needs, goals, functional abilities, and physician orders.
• Establish appropriate physical therapy goals and make recommendations for ongoing therapy services.
• Identify additional clinical needs and coordinate appropriate nursing, therapy, social work, and other home health services.
• Educate clients, families, and caregivers on mobility, safety, fall prevention, therapeutic exercises, and the home health plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate comprehensive client care.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of OASIS assessments and all required admission documentation.
• Accurately document evaluations, clinical findings, education, and care coordination using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Help ensure a smooth transition from referral to admission and ongoing home health services.

Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Prior home health experience required.
• OASIS experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment, evaluation, and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a field-based schedule.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Somerset Counties.

Why BAYADA?

At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing the support, flexibility, and professional development you need to build a rewarding career while delivering exceptional care to clients in the place they call home.

Our full-time team members may enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
• One-on-one training and mentorship
• Recognition and referral bonus programs
• Career advancement through specialized clinical and leadership tracks

Why Admissions Home Health?

As an Admissions Physical Therapist, you're often the first BAYADA clinician a new client and family meets. Your evaluation and clinical judgment help establish the foundation for the client's home health experience and ensure they receive the services and support needed to safely achieve their goals at home.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your physical therapy expertise in a highly autonomous role while still having the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team. You'll focus on one client at a time, evaluating their needs within their actual home environment and creating an individualized plan that supports mobility, safety, independence, and quality of life.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation:

$75.00 - $85.00 per point

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Physical Therapists who set and maintain the highest standards of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Join our UCV team and help clients begin their home health journey with the exceptional care and support they deserve.

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.