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 for start-of-care admissions in Jacksonville, Florida. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per-visit basis throughout Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The role involves making home visits, assessing clients’ mobility and functional status, developing and updating individualized care plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, educating clients and caregivers, and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. The position supports BAYADA’s purpose of helping people maintain a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity.

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.
• Meet applicable 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, stability, gait 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 multidisciplinary care planning 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Direct deposit and weekly pay.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Scholarship and training opportunities.
• One-on-one training.
• Recognition programs and referral bonuses.
• Career tracks and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level