Physical Therapist- Hospice, Per diem

BAYADA Home Health Care•Pennsauken, NJ

8d•$50 - $60

About The Position

BAYADA Hospice is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a per diem opportunity performing hospice visits for our hospice office, located in Pennsauken, NJ . This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the Burlington and Camden Counties in NJ. One year prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required. As a home care Physical Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides palliative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the care required to remain at home. At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow. Watch this video to learn more about field employee career pathing:

Requirements

A current NJ Physical Therapist - PT license.
A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist - PT.
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.

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.
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.