Long-Term Care Physical Therapist: Impactful Rehab

Best Care Services; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainside Nursing Home in Mountainside, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to support long-term care residents with comprehensive rehabilitation programs. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized therapies to maximize functional outcomes and independence.

The role offers collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, direct patient care, and documentation in medical records. A NJ PT license and a DPT are required; prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• DPT from an accredited program.
• Current New Jersey physical therapy license.
• Experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to identify rehabilitation needs and set goals.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans.
• Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises and manual therapy.
• Collaborate with occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing staff.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Mountainside Nursing Home in Mountainside, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to support long-term care residents with comprehensive rehabilitation programs. You will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized therapies to maximize functional outcomes and independence.

The role offers collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, direct patient care, and documentation in medical records. A NJ PT license and a DPT are required; prior long-term care experience is preferred.