Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

United Methodist Communities; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daytime schedule

Optional weekend hours

Per diem

Job summary

The Shores, a UMC Community in Ocean City, NJ, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join their team. Earn $60 per hour with a flexible daytime schedule and optional weekend hours.

Work with a senior living community spanning independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing on a mission to keep residents active and independent. Applicants should be graduates of an accredited PT program, hold an active NJ license, and have experience treating adults in sub-acute or home care settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and develop personalized therapy plans to improve mobility, function and quality of life.
• Deliver skilled therapy focused on strength, balance, movement and daily independence.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions and resident progress.
• Coordinate resident care with nurses, caregivers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Share updates on goals and progress with residents, families and care team members.

Skills

Experience in sub-acute/home care

Active New Jersey PT license

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Tools

Net Health Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Per Diem
$60 per hour | Per Diem
The Shores, a UMC Community | Ocean City, NJ

Earn $60 an hour as a per diem Physical Therapist at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. Pick your own day shifts, up to 40 hours a week. Weekends are there if you want them.

Who you’ll care for

The Shores is a senior living community a short walk from the Ocean City beach and boardwalk. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing with short-term rehab are all on one campus. Some of your patients are working to get home after a hospital stay. Others are long-term residents rebuilding strength so they can keep doing the things they love.

What You'll Do

• Assess residents and develop personalized therapy plans that support mobility, function, and quality of life
• Deliver skilled therapy services focused on improving strength, balance, movement, and daily independence
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and resident progress
• Partner with nurses, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
• Share updates on goals and progress with residents, families, and care team members as appropriate
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, facility guidelines, and applicable state regulations for physical therapy services 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

Good to Know

This role requires a negative pre-employment drug screening. A flu vaccination is also required to protect residents; medical and religious exemptions are considered.

Pay and Benefits

• $60/hour, per diem
• Flexible daytime schedule with optional weekend hours
• Supportive, team-focused work environment
• Streamlined onboarding and orientation
• Consistent hours with work-life balance flexibility

Schedule

• Per diem, up to 40 hours a week based on your availability
• Flexible shift scheduling, daytime hours with weekends available if desired

Good to know

A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required. A flu vaccine is required to protect residents. Medical and religious exemptions are considered.

E-Verify Participation

United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.