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 North and Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The role offers a flexible schedule of 10–12 shifts per month, a premium rate differential, and mileage reimbursement. The therapist supports patients from hospital discharge through their transition to safe, comfortable, independent living at home. Compensation is $80 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation; start-of-care visits are valued at 2.5 points each.

Requirements

Hold an active, current license to practice as a professional Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania.
Have previous Home Health, OASIS, and HCHB experience.
Be able to travel to assigned cases.
Demonstrate a calm and reassuring presence, active listening, excellent assessment, and strong communication skills.
Provide compassionate, excellent, and reliable patient care.
Commit to 10–12 shifts per month in the territory covering North and Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Guide clients through their care needs from hospital discharge to safe living 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.