Hospice, Physical Therapist

About the role

BAYADA at Inspira Hospice is currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, for a per-diem opportunity performing hospice visits in West Deptford, New Jersey. This office services adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout the 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Vision, dental and medical health plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Direct deposit
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses

Pay

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation: $65.00–$70.00 per hour