Physical Therapist Per Diem

Lifelsmnj; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jersey City is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist for its PACE program. The role involves assessing and administering rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and alleviate pain. Candidates must be graduates of accredited physical therapy programs, hold a current state license, and have at least two years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will be part of a caring team that makes a significant difference in the lives of elderly patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist or equivalent.
• Covid-19 vaccination required for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and administer rehabilitative programs.
• Improve mobility and relieve pain for patients.
• Correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Service orientation

Critical thinking

Instructing

Listening

Time management

Education

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum

Current Physical Therapist state license

Job description

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'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

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Our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE with the following values:

• Caring
• Teamwork
• Kindness
• Open Communication
• Positive Attitude

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We are hiring a Per Diem Physical Therapist for our PACE program! This position would fill in as needed between the hours 8:30a-5p Mon-Fri.

The Physical Therapist Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Basic Qualifications

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.

We care about our team members and the people we serve, so we made the decision to require all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Only candidates that are vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated should apply.