Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Woodbridge, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full time position with our new Central NJ Senior Living team - a Medicare Certified home health office. This office provides best-in-class care to adult and geriatric clients living in communities that include assisted living, independent living, senior congregate living, 55+ communities, and intermediate care facilities for clients with intellectual disabilities throughout Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. This is a hybrid position that may also include seeing clients in the traditional home health community setting.

Requirements

• A current NJ 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.

Nice To Haves

• prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed