Acute Care PT: Geriatric Rehab & Discharge Planning

Cynet Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New Jersey is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for a 16-week contract. The role focuses on adult rehab across cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and critical care units, with day shifts from 08:00 to 16:30.

Candidates should have NJ PT license and 3 years' experience preferred; new grads considered. Certifications in BLS, Manual & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, and Dry Needling are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• New Jersey State PT License (must be in hand).
• Certifications include BLS, Manual & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, Dry Needling.
• Ability to work with adult geriatric populations in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care physical therapy to adult patients across cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedics and critical care units.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and plan discharge to support safe recovery.
• Apply rehabilitation techniques and adapt plans for post-operative rehab.
• Utilize knowledge of adaptive/assistive devices and mobility training.

Tools

BLS

Manual Therapy

Hand Therapy

Lymphedema

Dry Needling

Job description

Cynet Health in New Jersey is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for a 16-week contract. The role focuses on adult rehab across cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and critical care units, with day shifts from 08:00 to 16:30.

Candidates should have NJ PT license and 3 years' experience preferred; new grads considered. Certifications in BLS, Manual & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, and Dry Needling are required or preferred.