In-Home Physical Therapist — Per Diem, Flexible Schedule

Usph; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 and W-2 options to fit your work

Flexible schedule

In-home care

Job summary

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated per diem Physical Therapist to provide in-home care across Essex County, NJ. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling with compensation at USD 70 - 75 per hour, with 1099 and W-2 options to fit your work style.

We welcome new graduates and experienced therapists alike; mentoring is available to support documentation and compliance as you deliver high-quality patient care in patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist Program Graduate
• Licensed Physical Therapist in New Jersey or eligible
• First Aid, AED, CPR certifications preferred
• Home health experience preferred but not required; mentor will assist with documentation and compliance
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the geographic territory

Responsibilities

• Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
• Provide 1:1 treatment
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
• Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
• Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques
• Plan and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention
• Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Must be willing to treat geriatric patients

Skills

Travel to patients' homes

In-home care

Patient care in home settings

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in New Jersey or eligible

Physical Therapist Program Graduate

Job description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated per diem Physical Therapist to provide in-home care across Essex County, NJ. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling with compensation at USD 70 - 75 per hour, with 1099 and W-2 options to fit your work style.

We welcome new graduates and experienced therapists alike; mentoring is available to support documentation and compliance as you deliver high-quality patient care in patients' homes.