Home Health Physical Therapist - per visit

Job Overview

Bayada Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist for a position in Irvington, New Jersey. The role is full‑time and involves performing home health visits for adult and geriatric clients throughout Essex County. One year of prior clinical experience as a licensed Physical Therapist is required.

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including 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 individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, and other interventions.
• Continuously assess and revise the physical therapy care plan, and collaborate 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 in client care management using a state‑of‑the‑art touch‑pad tablet.

• Current New Jersey Physical Therapist – PT license.
• Minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist – PT.
• Graduated 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.

Base Pay: $68.00 – $75.00 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.

• 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
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Vision benefits
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Holiday pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Sick pay
• Employee assistance programs
• Weekly pay and direct deposit

Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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Posted job title: physical therapist – home health