Physical Therapist

LEE'S DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee’s Developmental Services in New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to serve children birth to three. The role involves evaluating, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapy programs to improve mobility and function, with visits to families' homes.

The ideal candidate will hold a DPT, be licensed, have at least 1 year of pediatric PT experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and valid state licensure.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires reliable transportation to travel to families' homes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the child to determine their physical therapy needs and develop treatment plans
• Implement therapy programs to improve childs' mobility, strength, and function
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment
• Educate families on proper therapy techniques and home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and documentation
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Participating as part of multidisciplinary service delivery team, training parents, and staff

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Introduction: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality care to children birth to three. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapy programs to improve the childs' mobility and function. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Introduction: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team and provide high-quality care to children birth to three. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapy programs to improve the childs' mobility and function. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. Lee’s Developmental Services is looking for licensed Physical therapists to service in Essex County. Our practitioners may also service children in Passaic, Sussex, Middlesex, and Union.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the child to determine their physical therapy needs and develop treatment plans
• Implement therapy programs to improve childs' mobility, strength, and function
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure continuity of treatment
• Educate families on proper therapy techniques and home exercise programs
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress and documentation
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe work environment
• Participating as part of multidisciplinary service delivery team, training parents, and staff

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and valid state licensure
• Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload
• Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
• Valid driver's license
• Requires reliable transportation to travel to families' homes.

Rates are negotiable.