Patient-Centric Physical Therapist | Growth & Impact

Carle Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed. You will work as a clinical resource, guiding staff and students and ensuring safe, effective therapy services.

Responsibilities include designing care plans, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians to optimize outcomes. This role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care in a team setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in good standing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care integrating goals, treatment, and discharge.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine PT diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Completes daily documentation in therapy EMR and monitors care delivery.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Empathy & patient care

Teaching patients & families

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy

Tools

Therapy EMR

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed. You will work as a clinical resource, guiding staff and students and ensuring safe, effective therapy services.

Responsibilities include designing care plans, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians to optimize outcomes. This role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care in a team setting.