Physical Therapist

LHC Group; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join their Patient Care team in Wayne, NJ. This role focuses on assessing and enhancing patient mobility and functional status while fostering strong therapist-patient relationships. With opportunities for career growth and continuing education, this position is ideal for dedicated professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in home healthcare.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Autonomy in practice

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Current CPR certification needed.
• Dependable vehicle access required for patient visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments related to functional status and mobility.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to enhance patient well-being.
• Evaluate patient progress and adapt treatment plans accordingly.

Skills

Assessment skills

Intervention strategies

Patient relationship management

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Summary Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) position available at Patient Care in Wayne, NJ! At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a full-time Physical Therapist, you can expect: The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities Independence and autonomy Career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. Responsibilities The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. Education and Experience Licensure Requirements Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice. Current CPR certification required. Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle. LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic. Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

About the company

LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations, providing quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. LHC Group’s services cover a wide range of healthcare needs for patients and families dealing with illness, injury, or chronic conditions. The company’s 32,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home and community based services, and facility-based care in 35 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 60 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. LHC Group is the preferred in-home healthcare partner for 350 leading hospitals around the country.

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