Physical Therapist

<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"> </p> <h1>Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time Home Health</h1> <h3>Ocean County, NJ | Senior Living Communities</h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Build meaningful relationships. Deliver one-on-one care. Enjoy the flexibility of home health.</strong></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated <strong>Physical Therapist (PT)</strong> to join our <strong>Ocean County Senior Living Team</strong>, a Medicare-certified home health practice serving adult and geriatric clients throughout Ocean County, NJ.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this role, you'll provide individualized therapy services to clients residing in assisted living communities, independent living communities, senior congregate housing, 55+ communities, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. You'll enjoy the autonomy to manage your schedule while making a meaningful impact on patients' mobility, safety, independence, and overall quality of life.</p> <h2>Why Join BAYADA?</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Flexible scheduling and autonomy</li> <li>One-on-one patient care focused on outcomes</li> <li>Small geographic territory throughout Ocean County</li> <li>Competitive compensation and mileage reimbursement</li> <li>Collaborative, supportive interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Career advancement opportunities and clinical development programs</li> <li>Weekly pay and comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Nationally recognized leader in home health care</li> </ul> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Provide physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric clients.</li> <li>Assess mobility, strength, balance, endurance, gait, transfers, range of motion, and overall functional status.</li> <li>Implement evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, fall prevention, and functional mobility programs.</li> <li>Utilize integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote healing when appropriate.</li> <li>Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care.</li> <li>Continually assess patient progress and modify treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.</li> <li>Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and disease management.</li> <li>Complete timely and accurate documentation utilizing electronic medical records and point-of-care technology.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.</li> <li>Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist.</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).</li> <li>Home health experience preferred but not required.</li> <li>Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and effectively manage time and priorities.</li> <li>Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits & Perks</h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd">BAYADA believes our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to supporting your personal and professional growth through:</p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li>Medical, dental, a