Physical Therapist - New Graduate Opportunity
Job description
Launch Your Physical Therapy Career with Confidence
Are you graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and looking for a career where you'll receive mentorship, build meaningful patient relationships, and make a real impact from day one?
BAYADA Home Health Care is excited to welcome compassionate and motivated new graduate Physical Therapists to our team in territories throughout Monmouth, Somerset and Union Counties!
Our structured orientation, dedicated clinical support, and experienced PT mentors will help you successfully transition from the classroom to independent practice while providing exceptional one-on-one care to adult and geriatric clients in their homes.
Why Home Health?
Home health offers an opportunity to truly connect with your patients and see the direct impact of your care. You'll treat one patient at a time, develop meaningful relationships, and help individuals remain safely and independently in the comfort of their own homes.
At BAYADA, you'll never be expected to navigate your first year alone. Our experienced clinicians and clinical managers are committed to helping you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and grow into the physical therapist you aspire to be.
Why Choose BAYADA?
- Comprehensive new graduate orientation and mentorship
- One-on-one patient care—never rushed clinic appointments
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy
- Weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Manageable territories to minimize travel
- Clinical education and continuing development opportunities
- Supportive interdisciplinary team
- Nationally recognized, mission-driven organization
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and assess patients' functional status and mobility.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to maximize independence and safety.
- Provide skilled therapeutic interventions in patients' homes.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility, fall prevention, and home safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Complete timely electronic documentation while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
- Licensed or license-eligible Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
- New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- Continuing Education & Professional Development – 6-month MedBridge subscription, plus ongoing access to Elsevier and BAYADA University learning resources
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Scholarship and career advancement opportunities
Apply today and start your career where compassion, clinical excellence, and professional growth come together.
Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, territory, market alignment and subject to negotiation:
$55.00 - $65.00 per point ($85,800 - $101,400 annual earning potential)
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
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.