Full Time Physical Therapist

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Barnegat Township. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing patient care and ensuring high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to balance effective treatment with cost efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to supervise rehabilitation personnel and contribute to the overall well-being of residents in a long-term care setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with a degree in physical therapy or related field.
• Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and quality outcomes as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise assistants and aides in delivering therapy services.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Cost Management

Regulatory Compliance

Supervision of Assistants

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Barnegat Nursing and Rehab Center

Physical Therapist - PT

POSITION SUMMARY:

A therapist’s overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the patient/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.

REPORTS TO:

Directly reports to the Director of Rehabilitation or designee of the facility where providing therapy services.

SUPERVISES:

Supervises clinically all assistants and aides of patients to which the therapist is directing or overseeing the delivery of services according to an established plan of care. Supervision follows all accepted state and federal guidelines for the respective discipline.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body. Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice in.

Professional Experience:

1. Prefer experience/knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.
2. Prefer experience/knowledge in long term care facilities.
3. Prefer experience/knowledge managing cost and productivity.
4. Prefer outpatient experience/knowledge.
5. Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.

Certification/Licensure: Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical or Occupational Therapist or related health care profession.