Hospice, Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical health plans

401k with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in West Deptford, New Jersey, is seeking a Per-diem Physical Therapist for hospice visits. The role requires a minimum of one year of clinical experience and a New Jersey PT license. The Physical Therapist will make home visits, develop tailored care plans, and educate clients while documenting care accurately. Benefits include paid leave, medical plans, and opportunities for career advancement. The company promotes a supportive work environment with a focus on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate clients and family members in rehabilitative care.
• Document observations and interventions accurately.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently

Solid computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited program

Current New Jersey Physical Therapist license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA at Inspira Hospice is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT for a per-diem opportunity performing hospice visits for our senior living office, located in West Deptford, New Jersey.

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:

• 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:

• 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.

Benefits include:

• 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.
• Full PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Career tracks and advancement opportunities.
• Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Additional benefits may include mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, direct deposit, scholarship opportunities, one-on-one training, referral bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and other opportunities for career advancement.

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.