Physical Therapist

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey seeks Full-Time or Per-Diem Physical Therapists. In this role, you will perform assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and engage with patients to maintain and improve their physical functioning. A supportive team environment prioritizes growth and improvement. Must have relevant qualifications and minimum two years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist or equivalent.
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or willing to be.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial exams and identifies problems prior to intervention.
• Plans and carries out individually designed treatment programs.
• Tests and measures patient's strength and records data.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Instructing

Listening

Time management

Education

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Current Physical Therapist state license

Job description

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“The residents and my coworkers are very friendly and open mind we become a big family”

“I would say: understanding, respectful, team player.”

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We have openings for per-diem or Full-Time Physical Therapists! In this role, you will:

• Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Education/Training/Certifications: Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: The American Physical Therapy Association; The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

Current Physical Therapist state license

Skill(s): Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, critical thinking, instructing, listening & time management.

Experience: Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.