Physical Therapist

The role

Provide individualized physical therapy services to adult and geriatric clients in senior living communities. You will assess mobility and implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Provide physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric clients.
• Assess mobility, strength, balance, endurance, gait, transfers, range of motion, and overall functional status.
• Implement evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, fall prevention, and functional mobility programs.
• Utilize integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote healing when appropriate.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Continually assess patient progress and modify treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and disease management.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation utilizing electronic medical records and point-of-care technology.

Required qualifications

• 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).
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and priorities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.

Nice to have

• Home health experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Employee assistance program
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Clinical training and continuing education
• Scholarship and career development programs
• Specialized career advancement pathways
• Recognition and rewards for excellence

About the company

BAYADA Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health practice. It is a nationally recognized leader in home health care.