Physical Therapist

Excelsior Care Group; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at Care Connection Rahway in Rahway, NJ seeks a licensed physical therapist to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs for residents. The role includes evaluating residents, creating treatment plans, fitting adaptive devices, and guiding mobility training to restore function.

The candidate will promote safety, participate in care conferences, and supervise supportive staff while delivering therapy services according to state and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum and eligible for NY or NJ licensure as required.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and participation.
• Evaluate residents and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and train residents in their use.
• Select modalities matching individual needs and capabilities.
• Instruct residents in mobility skills and monitor progress
• Promote a safe environment and participate in care conferences and meetings
• Supervise support staff and assist in staff training on therapy techniques

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Physical therapy degree

Job description

Alaris Health at Care Connection Rahway, a 24 bed-skilled nursing Center in Rahway, New Jersey, seeks a physical therapist to organize and conduct physical therapy programs for the Center to facilitate rehabilitation and direct client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Additional responsibilities include:

• evaluating residents, developing appropriate treatment goals and methods and implementing the physical therapy treatment plan
• designing and fitting adaptive devices and training residents how to use adaptive devices
• selecting physical agent modalities suited to each individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis
• instructing residents in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluating their progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential
• promoting a safe environment and enforcing the elimination of fire and safety hazards
• attending and contributing to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings
• supervising supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards
• conducting training programs and participating in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives
  
  
  

JOB 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 per its requirements
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of New Jersey