Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits

Job Order Number: DE9972747

Job Title: Physical Therapist - Home Health Visits

Company: BAYADA Home Health Care

Location: West Orange, NJ

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Education: Information Not Provided

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Duration: Full Time, Regular

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Description: **BAYADA Home Health Care** is currently seeking an experienced **Physical Therapist, PT,** for an opportunity performing **home health visits** for adult and geriatric clients in territories throughout the **Essex County** area **. Full Time opportunity available!**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 rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical 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.****Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:**+ 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.**Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist include:**+ A current **New Jersey** 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.**BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset:**+ To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here ( Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.+ Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.+ Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.+ Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.+ Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.+ Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.**Additional Information:**_Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:__$68.00 - $75.00 per point_**As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.**BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here ( .BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Oppo