Hospice, Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation/Sick leave

Health plans

401k match

Direct deposit

Employee assistance

Job summary

BAYADA at Inspira Hospice in West Deptford, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a per-diem hospice visitation role serving adult and geriatric clients across Gloucester, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

One year of licensed PT experience and NJ licensure are required. The position offers hourly pay between $65 and $75 per hour, with per-visit compensation and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• New Jersey PT license required.
• Minimum of 1 year of PT experience.
• Graduation from an APTA-approved program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform mobility, strength, balance, and safety assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized PT plans with therapeutic exercises.
• Collaborate with nursing to update multidisciplinary care plans.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitative care and safety.
• Document observations and interventions using EMR touchpad tablet.

Education

New Jersey Physical Therapist license

Tools

EMR documentation

Gait training

Job description

BAYADA at Inspira Hospice is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT for a per-diem opportunity performing hospice visits in West Deptford, New Jersey. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Gloucester, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

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:

• 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:

• A current New Jersey 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.

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program
• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• 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.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation:
$65.00-$75.00 per hour

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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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.