Physical Therapist

bayada home health care; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 93,602 - 109,202; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and scholarship opportunities

Job summary

bayada home health care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to perform home health visits in Gloucester County, New Jersey. This role involves educational support for clients and providing rehabilitative care as an essential part of a health-care team.

The ideal candidate will possess a New Jersey PT license and have at least one year of recent experience. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $60.00-$70.00 per point, with annual earnings potential of $93,602-$109,202, along with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist license is required.
• Minimum of one year recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduation from an APTA approved program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to clients in specified geographic areas.
• Perform various diagnostic tests and engage in rehabilitation.
• Implement individualized care plans for clients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitative care

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

New Jersey Physical Therapist - PT license

Graduation from an accredited program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a full‑time opportunity performing home health visits for our Gloucester County office, located in West Deptford, New Jersey. This office services clients on a per‑visit basis in territories throughout Gloucester County, NJ.

As a home‑care PT, 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.
• 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.
• Continuously assess and revise the Physical Therapy 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; vision, dental, and medical health plans; employer‑paid life insurance; 401(k) with company match; direct deposit; employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre‑screens, and close monitoring of the COVID‑19 outbreak.
• Training and scholarship opportunities; specially designed career tracks.
• Recognition programs, referral bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits may include mileage reimbursement, paid time off, weekly pay with direct deposit, scholarship opportunities, and one‑on‑one training.

Additional Information

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $60.00-$70.00 per point ($93,602-$109,202 annual earning potential)

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home‑health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.