Float Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Philadelphia, PA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA is hiring a regional float Physical Therapist for skilled home health visits in the Philadelphia region. The role offers flexibility to work 10–12 shifts per month, covering North and Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It provides a premium rate differential and mileage reimbursement. The therapist supports patients from hospital discharge through safe and independent living at home, delivering care with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Compensation is listed as $80 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation; the posting specifies 2.5 points per start-of-care (SOC) visit.

Requirements

Active and current Pennsylvania license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist.
Previous Home Health, OASIS, and HCHB experience.
Ability to travel to assigned cases.
Ability to commit to 10–12 shifts per month in North and Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills, and strong communication skills.
Ability to provide patient care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Responsibilities

See clients through their care needs, from hospital discharge to living safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessment of joint mobility and range, transfer status, stability, gait patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance work, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in multidisciplinary care planning as appropriate.
Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.