Physical Therapist, Admissions

BAYADA Home Health Care•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA is seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Physical Therapist to provide start-of-care admissions for adult and geriatric clients. The position serves clients on a per-visit basis in designated territories throughout Jacksonville, Florida, and surrounding areas. The role supports BAYADA’s purpose of helping people live safely at home with comfort, independence, and dignity through compassionate, high-quality home health care.

Requirements

Current Florida Physical Therapist license.
At least one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.
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 a school transcript or diploma.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Solid computer skills.
Compliance with applicable state and local mandates, including Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including assessments of joint mobility and range, transfer status, ambulation patterns and appearance, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and safety.
Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair using evidence-based dressings and topical agents.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and other interventions.
Continually assess and revise the physical therapy 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 that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to client care management and services provided using a touch pad tablet.