Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shores in Ocean City, NJ is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join our full continuum of care community near the beach. You’ll treat a mix of residents with short term rehab goals and long term needs, with flexible days and up to 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, providing hands-on therapy, documenting progress, and communicating with care teams. NJ license required; prior sub-acute/home care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Active New Jersey PT license.
• Prior experience treating adults in sub-acute and/or home care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and build individualized treatment plans
• Provide hands on therapy to help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence
• Document evaluations and progress so the care team stays aligned
• Communicate resident progress with nurses, aides, and families when appropriate
• Follow professional and regulatory standards for PT practice in New Jersey

Skills

Active New Jersey license

Adult/home care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Tools

Net Health Therapy documentation software

Job description

$60/hour, per diem Physical Therapist at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. Build your own schedule up to 40 hours a week, days only, weekends optional if you want them. Certified a Great Place to Work nine years running.

The Shores is a full continuum of care community a short walk from the Ocean City beach and boardwalk, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehab all on one campus. As our per diem PT, you'll treat a mix of residents, from short term rehab patients working to get home to long term residents rebuilding strength and confidence.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate residents and build individualized treatment plans
• Provide hands on therapy to help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence
• Document evaluations and progress so the care team stays aligned
• Communicate resident progress with nurses, aides, and families when appropriate
• Follow professional and regulatory standards for PT practice in New Jersey

What You'll Need

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
• Active New Jersey PT license
• Prior experience treating adults in a sub-acute and/or home care setting

Preferred:

• Experience with Net Health Therapy documentation software