Physical Therapist
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join our new Central New Jersey Senior Living team, a Medicare-certified home health office. In this role, you'll provide one-on-one physical therapy services to adult and geriatric clients living in assisted living, independent living, senior congregate living, 55+ communities, and intermediate care facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Union Counties, NJ. This position may also include visits in traditional home health community settings. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary care team, you'll help clients improve mobility, maximize independence, and safely remain in the place they call home.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) or equivalent accrediting body.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled physical therapy visits throughout designated territories.
- Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments.
- Assess mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, endurance, range of motion, and overall functional status.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, and manual therapy techniques.
- Implement skin integrity interventions to help prevent wound development and promote healing when appropriate.
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate exceptional patient care.
- Educate clients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safety strategies, mobility techniques, and disease management.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
- One-on-one training and mentorship
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- Career advancement through specialized clinical career paths
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
