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Hospice, Physical Therapist

BAYADA Home Health Care, Mantua, OH, United States


BAYADA at Inspira Hospice
We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a per‑diem opportunity performing hospice visits for our senior living office, located in West Deptford, New Jersey. This office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per‑visit basis in territories throughout Gloucester, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

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 multidisciplinary 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.

Responsibilities

Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.

Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as 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 individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.

Continually assess and revise the physical‑therapy 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

A current New Jersey Physical Therapist license.

A minimum of one year of recent work experience as a Physical Therapist.

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.

Benefits

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Vision, dental and medical health plans.

Employer paid life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Direct deposit.

Employee assistance program.

PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre‑screens, and close monitoring of the COVID‑19 outbreak.

Training and scholarship opportunities.

Specially designed career tracks.

Acknowledgement and recognition for compassion, excellence, and reliability.

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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