Physical Therapist

Paramount Care Centers; Hudson Heights (NJ); In loco; USD 58.000 - 83.000; Tempo pieno

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Same Day Pay!!

Refer a friend Bonus!!

Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “$

Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

Exciting Attendance Program!!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

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Paramount Care Centers is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in Hudson Heights, NJ. The position offers hourly and per diem pay with several benefits.

The PT will organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence, working to improve mobility and functional outcomes for residents. The role includes evaluating residents, designing treatment plans, and coordinating with the rehab team to provide safe, high-quality care.

Competenze

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the AMA Council on Medical Education and the APTA and certified by the APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by state.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Evaluates residents, sets treatment goals, and implements PT treatment plans with proper documentation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in their use.
• Selects appropriate physical agents and modalities per resident needs.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to choose best regimen.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and assesses progress.
• Adapts program to individual needs and safety policies.
• Promotes a safe environment and adheres to safety standards.
• Attends care conferences and related meetings with staff.
• Supervises supportive personnel per state standards.
• Conducts training programs in PT techniques for staff.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment as needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports repairs when necessary.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality service.

Conoscenze

Good organizational skills

Communication skills

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure

Formazione

ACCEPTED PT EDUCATION (DPT)

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Physical Therapist (PT)

Rate: $48 Per Hour

Per Diem: $60 Per Hour

BENEFITS

• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a friend Bonus!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Exciting Attendance Program!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. 1Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals, and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation;
2. 2Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
3. 3Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
4. 4Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
5. 5Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
6. 6Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
7. 7Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
8. 8Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
9. 9Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
10. 10Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
11. 11Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
12. 12Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
13. 13Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.

JOB SKILLS

1. 1Good organizational skills and time management skills.
2. 2Good verbal and written communication skills.
3. 3Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required per the State.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

1. 1Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. 2Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.