This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Full Time Physical Therapist to join our team in Western Jacksonville, FL . This office serves adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis.
Home health experience not required, but preferred!
Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA has a special purpose: to help people of all ages have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability — our core values, affording them the opportunity to remain at home and receive the medical care required.
Responsibilities for a PT - Physical Therapist include:
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, using a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
Qualifications for a PT - Physical Therapist include:
A current FL Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse
Benefits include:
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, weekly pay, scholarship opportunities, one-on-one training, recognition programs, referral bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.
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. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.