Remote Physical Therapist

Summary

Join Cape Regional Home Health Care Managed by BAYADA as a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem weekend opportunity performing home health visits in Cape May Court House, NJ. This role requires one year prior clinical experience as a licensed PT and involves making home visits to clients, performing diagnostic tests, implementing care plans, and educating clients on rehabilitative care.

Requirements

• 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

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
• Implement integumentary protective interventions to prevent wound formation and promote wound repair utilizing evidence-based dressings and topical agents
• 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

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