Physical Therapist, Admissions

Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA is looking for compassionate and dedicated Full Time Physical Therapist- Start of Care Admissions- to join our team in Jacksonville, FL. This office services our adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas.

Baptist Home Health by BAYADA offers full-time schedules. Apply now and speak with a recruiter to learn more about opportunities in your area.

Baptist Home Health 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, utilizing 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 - 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. • Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)