Physical Therapist Per Diem

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist for their PACE program. The role involves assessing, planning, and administering rehabilitative programs that improve mobility and relieve pain. Candidates must have an accredited physical therapy education, a current state license, and at least 2 years of experience. Vaccination against Covid-19 is required to ensure the safety of team members and clients. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy program accredited by recognized organizations.
• Current Physical Therapist state license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physical Therapist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and administer rehabilitative programs.
• Improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength.
• 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 difference 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.

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

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

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• Kindness
• Open Communication
• Positive Attitude

Apply today to find out more!

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.