Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical health plans

401(k) with company match

Scholarship opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time or per diem position in Port Reading, NJ. You will provide in-home care to adult and geriatric clients, implementing individualized care plans.

This role requires a current Physical Therapist license in NJ and at least one year of experience. BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan including paid time off, health plans, and development opportunities.

Join a team that values compassion and excellence, contributing to the well-being of clients in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Graduation from a program approved by APTA or similar.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Implement protective interventions to prevent wound formation.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and interventions.
• Educate clients and families in rehabilitative care and activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Solid computer skills

Time management

Education

Graduation from an approved Physical Therapy program

Current NJ Physical Therapist license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full time or per diem position with our new Central NJ Senior Living team - a Medicare Certified home health office.

This office provides best-in-class care to adult and geriatric clients living in communities that include assisted living, independent living, senior congregate living, 55+ communities, and intermediate care facilities for clients with intellectual disabilities throughout Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties.

This position may also include seeing clients in the traditional home health community setting.

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.
• 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 NJ 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.
• 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 and subject to negotiation:

$70.00 - $75.00 per point for full time

$75.00 - $80.00 per point for per diem

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. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

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.