Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus eligible.

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to treat patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. You will diagnose and craft individualized treatment plans, manage a caseload, supervise PT trainers, and teach therapeutic exercises to support recovery and discharge planning.

Requirements include a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, NJ license, and BLS/AHA certification. Flexibility to work evenings and one Saturday per month is expected, with collaboration across a

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program preferred.
• Valid and current NJ state license to practice Physical Therapy required.
• BLS-AHA certification or equivalent CPR training.
• Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Knowledgeable in current treatment practices and evidence-based care.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to treat patients of various demographics and ages.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and one Saturday per month.

Responsibilities

• Treat outpatient and inpatient patients within orthopedic scope.
• Diagnose patients and develop customized treatment plans.
• Manage caseload and document with WEBPT thoroughly.
• Supervise PT trainers and assist in therapy instruction.
• Provide education and prescribe therapeutic exercises.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Evenings/Saturday availability

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

NJ state license to practice Physical Therapy

BLS/AHA Approved

Job description

• Treat patients including: pre surgical, post-surgical, orthopedics, sports, pediatrics, neurological, etc. within the standards of outpatient orthopedic scope of practice while promoting clients healthy lifestyle to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Diagnose patients and develop a customized treatment plan that meets their needs and goals
• Manage full case load up to 4 patients per hour
• Implement and adjust patient treatment plans as needed
• Teach patients therapeutic exercises and techniques to help improve their condition
• Supervise and direct PT trainers throughout the work day to assist in therapeutic exercise instruction and office needs
• Complete timely and thorough WEBPT documentation
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs in preparation for discharge
• Experienced with transfer techniques, ambulation skills, use of equipment, patient education, and ADL instruction specific to patient diagnosis
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient plan of care, equipment needs, and discharge planning
• Knowledge in assessing physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities and disposition needs
• Document assessments and reassessment utilizing the FIM's criteria
• Identify teaching needs and goals of the patient/family related to their diagnosis
• Discuss all pertinent information regarding changes in patient status to appropriate staff
• Work closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure patients goals are met in the project time frames
• Initiate discharge planning, anticipating family/environmental issues and patient needs

Job Duties

Outpatient

• Treat patients including: pre surgical, post-surgical, orthopedics, sports, pediatrics, neurological, etc. within the standards of outpatient orthopedic scope of practice while promoting clients healthy lifestyle to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Diagnose patients and develop a customized treatment plan that meets their needs and goals
• Manage full case load up to 4 patients per hour
• Implement and adjust patient treatment plans as needed
• Teach patients therapeutic exercises and techniques to help improve their condition
• Supervise and direct PT trainers throughout the work day to assist in therapeutic exercise instruction and office needs
• Complete timely and thorough WEBPT documentation
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs in preparation for discharge

Inpatient

• Experienced with transfer techniques, ambulation skills, use of equipment, patient education, and ADL instruction specific to patient diagnosis
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding patient plan of care, equipment needs, and discharge planning
• Knowledge in assessing physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities and disposition needs
• Document assessments and reassessment utilizing the FIM's criteria
• Identify teaching needs and goals of the patient/family related to their diagnosis
• Discuss all pertinent information regarding changes in patient status to appropriate staff
• Work closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure patients goals are met in the project time frames
• Initiate discharge planning, anticipating family/environmental issues and patient needs

Education /Experience Requirements

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from accredited program preferred
• Valid and current NJ state license to practice Physical Therapy required
• BLS-AHA Approved
• Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist
• Knowledgeable in current treatment practices
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage patients of various demographics and age groups
• Flexibility to treat both inpatients and outpatients
• Able to work one-two evenings per week, and one Saturday per month