Physical Therapist

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 73,873 - 105,214; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Some ancillary benefits

Job summary

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to deliver flexible care in Caldwell, New Jersey. This role is responsible for evaluating patient needs, designing treatment programs, and providing manual exercises to help alleviate pain and restore function.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant graduate degree, a current state license, and strong communication skills. Competitive pay of $65/hour is offered, along with ancillary benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial evaluations and determine diagnoses.
• Design individual physical treatment programs.
• Administer manual exercises and other therapies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Instructing

Listening

Time management

Education

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by appropriate bodies

Current Physical Therapist state license

Job description

Crane's Mill Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Position: Physical Therapist (Per Diem – as needed)

Compensation: $65/hour with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Education / Training / Certifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: The American Physical Therapy Association; The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current Physical Therapist state license.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, critical thinking, instructing, listening & time management.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

This position offers competitive pay ($65/hour) with some ancillary benefits.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.