Physical Therapist

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform evaluations and create treatment plans aimed at improving patient health. The role involves direct patient interaction, conducting assessments, and providing guidance to patients and their families. Candidates must possess a graduate degree in physical therapy, state licensure, and at least 2 years of experience in the field. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial exams and evaluates data to determine diagnosis.
• Plans and carries out individualized physical treatment programs.
• Administers exercises, massage, or traction to relieve pain and increase strength.
• Tests and measures patient's capabilities and records data.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to continue at home.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Instructing

Listening

Time management

Education

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by APTA or equivalent

Current Physical Therapist state license

Job description

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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.