Physical Therapist, Weekend Home Health Visits

Company: BAYADA Home Health Care
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA is looking for compassionate and dedicated Per Diem Weekend Physical Therapists to join our team. This office services our adult and geriatric clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas . Home health experience preferred! Baptist Home Health by BAYADA offers part-time and per-diem 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 ) BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values. Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities. Advance your career with specially designed career tracks. Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability. Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance; mileage reimbursement; paid time off; weekly pay and direct deposit; scholarship opportunities; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement. 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.

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