Physical Therapist- Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care•Cape May Court House, NJ

14d•$62 - $70•Remote

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for a part-time or full-time opportunity involving home health visits. This role focuses on adult and geriatric clients in Cape May Court House, NJ, and surrounding areas within Cape May County. The Physical Therapist will be a key member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to help clients remain in their homes. BAYADA emphasizes investing in its employees and supporting their professional growth.

Requirements

A current NJ Physical Therapist - PT license.
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

One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is 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.