Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedules for work/life balance

Continued education and training

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 clinical support

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in West Deptford Township, NJ, is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist (PT) to provide compassionate care to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and educating clients and their families on health and recovery. Ideal candidates will hold an active NJ license, exhibit excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care. The role offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay ranging from $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in NJ.
• Previous home healthcare experience is welcomed but not required.
• Ability to travel to assigned patient cases.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and assessments of patient mobility.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide education to clients and family about care and safety.
• Document observations and interventions in patient care.

Skills

Active listening

Assessment skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Compassion

Education

Active NJ Physical Therapist license

Job description

$7,500 Sign-on bonus When you know Home is the future of Healthcare Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA was founded on the principle that healthcare gets better when people get better care at home – the place where they feel best. We are currently recruiting for a compassionate Full Time Physical Therapist (PT) to reliably serve patients throughout Gloucester County.

What you’ll do:

As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapist, you’ll use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients where they want to be the most – in the comfort of their own home. You will:

• 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.

What you should have:

• Active and current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of NJ.
• Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you.
• Ability to travel to cases as assigned
• A calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
• The ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated, with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Why you’ll love what you do at Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA:

We are committed to providing patients the highest-quality care, enabling them to live at home with comfort, independence, and dignity. At Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset.

As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Physical Therapist, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible schedules for work/life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem. Scheduling is primarily during the daytime hours.
• 1:1 hands on training supplemented with virtual learning.
• Ability to perform 1:1 direct client care and advocate for clients’ needs
• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team with the highest safety standards.
• PTO and benefits offerings based on commitment level
• Continued education and training; tuition reimbursement

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:

$60.00 - $70.00 per point ($93,600 - $109,200 annually)

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.

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