What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team at Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will use your clinical skills and compassionate heart to treat patients in the comfort of their own home.
Responsibilities:
- See clients 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 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 individualized care plans including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
- Continually assess and revise the PT care plan and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Active and current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of New Jersey.
- Previous home healthcare experience is welcomed but not required; we will train you.
- Ability to travel to cases as assigned.
- Calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills, and strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to deliver patient care as you would want those you love to be treated with compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedules for work/life balance full-time, part-time, and per-diem.
- 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.
