Bayada
Physical Therapist
North Bergen, NJ 07047 | 40.793765762 | -74.015926898. Posted 9 days ago
The role
This Physical Therapist provides one-on-one home health visits for adult and geriatric clients. You will perform evaluations, implement treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
What you will do
- Perform skilled physical therapy visits throughout designated territories.
- Complete comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments.
- Assess mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, endurance, and overall functional status.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, manual therapy techniques, and patient education.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate exceptional patient care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, fall prevention, and disease management.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation using BAYADA's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Required qualifications
- Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage a flexible schedule.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Nice to have
- Home health experience preferred
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
Benefits
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and 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
About the company
BAYADA Home Health Care is an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider. The company is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability.