Physical Therapist Home Care

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit is hiring an experienced Physical Therapist to provide care on a per diem basis. Responsibilities include developing tailored treatment plans and assessing patient conditions. Join a client-focused team dedicated to high-quality home care across New Jersey.

Benefits

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Create your own schedule

One to one patient care

Travel pay between cases

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans and treatment methods for clients.
• Assess clients' physical conditions to select appropriate treatment.
• Document clients' responses and coordinate discharge planning.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Master's or higher degree in physical therapy

Job description

BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit is looking to hire an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, on a per diem basis to service our adult clients located in the Union County NJ and/or Hudson County NJ area. At least 1 year of experience working as a licensed PT is required. The Physical Therapist will evaluate the patient’s condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician’s orders. There is no minimum amount of hours required. Most of our clients are seen 3 times a week.

Come join BrightStar Care, a client-focused team that is passionate about making a difference. We are a premier home care company providing personalized, high-quality care in the comfort of our clients’ homes throughout Union County and Hudson County, New Jersey.

At BrightStar Care, we believe in serving with compassion and excellence. Our commitment to a higher standard of care has made us a leader in the home health care industry. We are seeking dedicated Physical Therapists to work on a per-diem basis who share our values and want to help change people’s lives for the better.

BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit has been voted Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice 2018 - 2025.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Create your own schedule
• One to one patient care
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process
• No minimum amount of hours needed
• Travel pay between cases
• Voted Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice 2018 - 2025

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety
• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices
• Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
• Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing.

• Graduated with a master’s or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program
• Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state
• State licensure in state where care is being provided
• One (1) year of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health is preferred
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
• Current CPR/BLS card