Physical Therapist

UMC (United Methodist Communities); Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC senior living community in Ocean City, NJ, is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, develop plans, and provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility and daily function.

You will document progress, coordinate with the care team, and update physicians as needed while following state practice standards and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Active Physical Therapist license in New Jersey.
• Preferred: Experience working with adults in a sub-acute and/or home care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and build individualized treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility, strength, and daily function.
• Document evaluations and progress notes accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with nursing and the care team on resident goals.
• Update physicians and families on progress as needed.
• Follow state PT practice standards and infection control protocols.

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Active Physical Therapist license in New Jersey

Job description

Physical Therapist
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

$46.38 to $52.18 an hour, based on experience, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Part-time, daytime physical therapist role at The Shores, a UMC senior living community in Ocean City, NJ.

The Shores is a full continuum senior living community, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehab, so you'll see a range of resident needs and have room to grow your caseload experience without changing employers. United Methodist Communities has been certified a Great Place to Work nine years running, and 87% of team members say their work makes a real difference.

What you'll do

• Evaluate residents and build individualized treatment plans
• Provide hands-on therapy to improve mobility, strength, and daily function
• Document evaluations and progress notes accurately and on time
• Coordinate with nursing and the care team on resident goals
• Update physicians and families on progress as needed
• Follow state PT practice standards and infection control protocols

What you'll need

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Active Physical Therapist license in New Jersey

Preferred:

• Experience working with adults in a sub-acute and/or home care setting
• Familiarity with the Net Health Therapy platform

Schedule and pay

• $46.38 to $52.18 per hour, based on experience
• $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid per facility policy
• Part-time, daytime hours with flexible days, and the option to pick up weekend hours

Before you apply

This role requires an annual flu vaccination (medical and religious exemptions available) and a negative pre-employment drug test.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.