Physical Therapist

Shore Pointe Care Center; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shore Pointe Care Center in Eatontown, NJ is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (DPT) to evaluate patients, plan individualized therapy programs, and administer evidence-based treatments in clinics, hospitals, or home-health settings.

You will educate patients and families, monitor progress, document records, and supervise PTAs and aides. A strong interpersonal style and stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• License: State-issued licensure (passing the National Physical Therapy Examination).
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, physical stamina to move patients/equipment, and keen analytical skills for assessing movement.

Responsibilities

• Review medical histories, listen to patient concerns, and conduct tests to determine functional limitations.
• Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans to meet specific patient goals.
• Administer treatments including therapeutic exercises, stretching, manual therapy (massage/joint mobilization), and physical agents like ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
• Instruct patients and families on exercises for home use, safety techniques, and what to expect during recovery.
• Evaluate patient progress, adjust care plans, and discharge patients when goals are met.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records (electronic medical records) and billing.
• Oversee physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and aides.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Analytical skills

Movement assessment

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluation & Diagnosis:Review medical histories, listen to patient concerns, and conduct tests to determine functional limitations.
• Treatment Planning:Develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans to meet specific patient goals.
• Direct Care:Administer treatments including therapeutic exercises, stretching, manual therapy (massage/joint mobilization), and physical agents like ultrasound or electrical stimulation.
• Patient Education:Instruct patients and families on exercises for home use, safety techniques, and what to expect during recovery.
• Progress Monitoring:Evaluate patient progress, adjust care plans, and discharge patients when goals are met.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records (electronic medical records) and billing.
• Supervision:Oversee physical therapy assistants (PTAs) and aides.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education:A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program.
• License:State-issued licensure (passing the National Physical Therapy Examination).
• Skills:Strong interpersonal skills, physical stamina to move patients/equipment, and keen analytical skills for assessing movement.
• Environment:Clinics, hospitals, home health care, nursing homes, or sports/fitness facilities.

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