Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a full or part time opportunity performing home health visits for our Senior Living office that supports Burlington and Camden Counties.

This office services adult and geriatric patients on a per visit basis in Independent and Assisted Living communities as well as residential group homes for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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. At BAYADA, you'll work one-on-one in home and community settings with both adults and seniors and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities-helping them heal at home so they can improve functional independence, maintain daily living skills, and live safely with dignity. You'll be valued, respected, and heard, and supported by a team that truly cares.

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 license.

• 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.

Preferred Experience:

• Dementia Care Certified.

• Experience working with the IDD population - of any age.

• Experience working with clients with Alzheimer's / Dementia.

• Experience with assessing hoyer lifts and mechanical lifts, assessing durable medical equipment, writing a letter of medical necessity.

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:

• 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 mileage reimbursement; 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.

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. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:

$60.00 - $70.00 per point

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

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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.