Physical Therapist

lsmnj; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LSMNJ is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist at Crane's Mill in New Jersey. The role offers $65/hour with flexible scheduling and requires an active PT license in good standing.

You will perform exams, design treatment programs, provide manual therapy, assess outcomes, and educate patients for home care. Minimum 2 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by APTA or equivalent.
• Current Physical Therapist state license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial exam and reviews records to identify problems.
• Plans or carries out designed programs to improve function and reduce pain.
• Administers manual therapy and modalities to relieve symptoms.
• Measures strength and function and records data.
• Instructs patient and family for home treatment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Graduate PT curriculum

Current PT license

Job description

It's a great place to work because there is always room for improvement and learning New things.”

“Its warm and friendly.”

“First of all it gives us good opportunities for growth. and -has good corporate structure.”

“The residents and my coworkers are very friendly and open mind we become a big family”

“I would say: understanding, respectful, team player.”

Those are real statements from real employees....

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Balance of Work/Life* *Commitment* *Compassion* *Accountability*

These are few of words that describes our Culture.

Our Crane's Mill 5 star community has an opening for a per diem (as needed) Physical Therapist! This position offers $65/hour with flexible scheduling!

In this role, you will:

1. Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
2. Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
3. Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
4. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
5. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Education/Training/Certifications: Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: The American Physical Therapy Association; The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

Current Physical Therapist state license

Skill(s): Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, critical thinking, instructing, listening & time management.

Experience: Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is per diem offering competitive pay ($65/hour) with some ancillary benefits.