Physical Therapist, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Bonus for Full Time

Job summary

BAPTIST HOME HEALTH CARE by BAYADA, doing business as BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., seeks a compassionate Full Time Physical Therapist to serve clients in the Jacksonville, FL area on a per-visit basis. The role includes visiting adult and geriatric clients, evaluating mobility, and implementing individualized plans of care.

The position offers a $5,000 bonus for full-time employment, with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to advance within BAYADA’s mission of compassionate, reliable

Qualifications

• Current Florida Physical Therapist license.
• Minimum of one year recent PT experience.
• Graduation from an American Physical Therapy Association–accredited program or AMA CAAHEA-approved program.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories around Jacksonville, FL.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements of mobility, balance, strength, and gait.
• Implement protective interventions to prevent wounds and promote wound repair.
• Develop and adjust individualized PT care plans including manual therapy, gait training, and balance activities.
• Educate clients and caregivers on rehabilitative care and daily living activities.
• Accurately document observations and interventions via EMR.

Skills

PT license

1 year experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

EMR experience

Education

Accredited PT program (APTA/CAAHEA)

Job description

• $5,000 Bonus for Full Time***

Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA is looking for compassionate and dedicated Full Time Physical Therapist to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This office services our adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout 32034, 32097, 32205, 32210, 32220 and 32254.

Baptist Home Health by BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability - our core values, affording them the opportunity to remain at home and receive the medical care required.

Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:

• 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 include:

• A current FL 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.
• Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• Baptist Home Health Care by 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
• 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.

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.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.