Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Scholarship opportunities

Continuing education opportunities

One-on-one mentorship

Employee recognition and referral

Career advancement paths

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our Central New Jersey Senior Living team, serving adult and geriatric clients in Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union Counties. The role may include visits in traditional home health settings.

You will help clients improve mobility, maximize independence, and safely remain at home. This position offers full-time or per diem options with competitive pay and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the APTA or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled physical therapy visits throughout designated territories.
• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments.
• Assess mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, endurance, ROM, and overall functional status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
• Implement skin integrity interventions to prevent wounds and promote healing when appropriate.
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Educate clients, families, and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, and mobility techniques.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation using BAYADA's EMR system.

Skills

NJ PT license

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical assessment

EMR experience

Education

APTA-accredited PT program graduate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Senior Living Visits

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

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time!

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join our new Central New Jersey Senior Living team , a Medicare-certified home health office.

In this role, you'll provide one-on-one physical therapy services to adult and geriatric clients living in assisted living, independent living, senior congregate living, 55+ communities, and intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union Counties, NJ .

This position may also include visits in traditional home health community settings.

As a valued member of our interdisciplinary care team, you'll help clients improve mobility, maximize independence, and safely remain in the place they call home.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled physical therapy visits throughout designated territories.
• Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments.
• Assess mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, endurance, range of motion, and overall functional status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, and manual therapy techniques.
• Implement skin integrity interventions to help prevent wound development and promote healing when appropriate.
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate exceptional patient care.
• Educate clients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safety strategies, mobility techniques, and disease management.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or equivalent accrediting body.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Why BAYADA?

At BAYADA, our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your success through ongoing education, career development, and a culture built on compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Benefits may include:

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
• One-on-one training and mentorship
• Employee recognition and referral programsCareer advancement through specialized clinical career paths
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

BAYADA believes our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Join an innovative Senior Living team where you'll provide exceptional one-on-one care while building a rewarding career with an industry leader.

Additional Information:

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

$75.00 - $80.00 per point for full time status ($117,000 - $124,800 annual earning potential)

$80.00 - $85.00 for per diem status

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time PTs

BAYADA believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Be part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care while developing your career with an industry leader.

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

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.

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.