Weekend Admissions Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$77-$83/hr
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Job Description
- Weekend Admissions Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
- Per Diem
- Essex County, NJ
- Weekend Flexibility | OASIS Start of Care Specialist | Competitive Pay
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Weekend Admissions Physical Therapist (PT) to join our Essex County team. This per diem opportunity is ideal for clinicians looking to supplement their income while enjoying the flexibility of a weekend schedule and the autonomy of home health practice.
In this specialized role, you'll focus on completing OASIS Start of Care (SOC) admissions for adult and geriatric clients, helping patients begin their home health journey with comprehensive evaluations and individualized care plans.
This Opportunity Is Perfect For
- Experienced home health PTs looking to supplement their income.
- Clinicians seeking a flexible weekend-only schedule.
- OASIS-proficient therapists who enjoy admissions and independent practice.
- Physical Therapists who value one-on-one patient care and meaningful clinical relationships.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Flexible weekend scheduling
- Specialized admissions-focused role
- One-on-one patient care
- Manageable geographic territories
- Competitive per-visit compensation
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive interdisciplinary team
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Independence backed by strong clinical support
Responsibilities
- Complete OASIS Start of Care (SOC) admissions visits for adult and geriatric home health patients.
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including assessments of mobility, strength, balance, gait, endurance, transfers, safety, and functional abilities.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Implement appropriate therapeutic interventions and recommendations to support recovery and independence.
- Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on rehabilitation strategies and safe mobility techniques.
- Continuously assess patient status and revise care plans as clinically appropriate.
- Accurately document evaluations and services using electronic medical records and tablet technology.
Qualifications
- Current New Jersey Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Home health experience required.
- OASIS experience required.
- HCHB experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent assessment, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while providing exceptional patient care.
Why BAYADA?
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We're committed to supporting our clinicians through ongoing education, professional development, and a culture built on compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Benefits for Eligible Employees May Include
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Weekly pay and direct deposit
- 401(k) with company match
- Scholarship and continuing education opportunities
- One-on-one training and mentorship
- Recognition and referral bonus programs
Career Advancement Opportunities
At BAYADA, you'll have the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Additional Information
- Base Pay, depending upon qualifications, status, and subject to negotiation:
- $77.00-$83.00 per point
- Ready to make an impact on your schedule and in your community?
If you're an experienced home health PT with OASIS expertise looking for a rewarding weekend opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!
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.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (589 salary observations; 1,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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