Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Scholarship opportunities

401(k) with company match

Recognition programs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care in Union, NJ is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for full time or per diem opportunities. The role involves making home visits, performing assessments, and educating clients.

Candidates should have a current Physical Therapist license and preferably a year of relevant experience. BAYADA promotes a supportive work environment with various benefits including medical and dental insurance, mileage reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate clients and family members in rehabilitative care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Solid computer skills

Education

Current New Jersey Physical Therapist license

Graduation from an approved program

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT for a full time or per diem opportunity performing home health visits with our adult and senior clients located throughout the Union County, NJ area.

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:

• 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 for a PT - Physical Therapist:

• 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:

• 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 status

$75.00 - $80.00 per point for per diem status

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

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.