Physical Therapist- Hospice, Per diem

About the role

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to perform hospice visits for its office in Pennsauken, NJ. The office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per‑visit basis throughout Burlington and Camden counties. 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. At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset; we are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.

Pay

Rate: $75 per hour.

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 appropriate 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

• Current NJ Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• 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 (verified by 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
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Weekly pay
• Scholarship opportunities
• One‑on‑one training
• Recognition programs
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement