Independent Home Health Physical Therapist

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Dept to work 8am-4pm in Morris County. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients in the patient's home and participate in a collaborative team of health providers.

At least one year of work experience is strongly preferred. Atlantic Visiting Nurse provides personalized care across six counties in New Jersey, helping patients regain health and maintain independence at home.

Qualifications

• DPT degree or equivalent required.
• Appropriate licensure to practice physical therapy.
• Strong clinical assessment and differential diagnosis skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial examinations and differential diagnosis.
• Provides and prescribes plans of care including therapeutic exercise.
• Performs manual treatments such as soft tissue techniques and joint mobilizations.
• Supervises and interacts with support staff and documents accurately.
• Evaluates and establishes a plan of care and treats patients accordingly.
• Documents patient care, progression, and course of treatment.
• Collaborates with other professionals in care planning.
• Delivers clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Monitors patient response and provides feedback to the team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Dept to work 8am-4pm in Morris County. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients in the patient's home and participate in a collaborative team of health providers.

At least one year of work experience is strongly preferred. Atlantic Visiting Nurse provides personalized care across six counties in New Jersey, helping patients regain health and maintain independence at home.