Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Therapy Associates; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide individualized therapy services. This role involves creating and implementing treatment plans, evaluating client progress, and maintaining communication with families to enhance their understanding of the therapy process. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a supportive team, ensuring that clients achieve their goals effectively. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to quality care.

Benefits

Supportive full-time case managers

Competitive rates

Flexible scheduling

Web-based forms and logging

Qualifications

• Graduate of APTA approved physical therapy program required.
• Physical Therapist License in the State of NJ is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to clients according to treatment plan and evaluate progress.
• Maintain records and report progress to parents regarding therapy.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Bilingual

Education

Graduate of APTA approved physical therapy program

Physical Therapist License in NJ

Job description

Therapy Associates takes pride in the relationships we have with our providers! Our admin staff is available to support its Early Intervention practitioners by working with service coordinators and families to ensure that all cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We have active tech support and an interactive website to streamline all your service logging and billing responsibilities.

We have:

1. Supportive full time case managers
2. Competitive rates
3. Cases in the specific areas where you want to work
4. Flexible scheduling
5. Web based forms and logging

Job Summary:

• The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including treatment, planning, implementation, education, re-assessment, and communication to maximize the client's progress toward achieving the goals set forth in the IFSP. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides services to clients according to treatment plan, evaluates, and maintains records of clients' progress.
• Reports progress to parents. Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's physical therapy program. Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Meets with team to review and discuss evaluation of clients' skills as demonstrated in sessions.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• Physical Therapist License in the State of NJ.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual a plus!