What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist for a job in Highland Park, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
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. As a Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA PT you will:
- See a client through their care needs – from hospital discharge to living a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.
- 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.
- 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.
You should have:
- An active and current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of New Jersey.
- Previous home healthcare experience welcomed, but not required. We will train you.
- The 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.
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.
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.
- The 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
About BAYADA Home Health Care
Every home environment and client are unique, whether they're an infant, geriatric, or somewhere in between. BAYADA ensures every team member has an opportunity to advance in their career. Our extensive paid training and state-of-the-art simulation labs will leave you feeling comfortable and confident before your first visit with your favorite new client.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Discount program
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programs
- Vision benefits
- Bereavement
- Health Care FSA
- Weekly pay
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
