Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible daytime schedule

Up to 40 hours/week

Weekend optional

Job summary

The Shores in Ocean City, NJ, part of UMC (United Methodist Communities), seeks a per diem Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and provide hands-on therapy to restore strength, mobility and independence.

You'll document evaluations, coordinate with nurses and families, and ensure compliance with New Jersey PT standards. Flexible daytime schedule, up to 40 hours weekly, weekends optional if desired.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Active New Jersey PT license

Tools

Net Health Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Per Diem

$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

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, weekends optional, up to 40 hours a week
• Supportive team and streamlined orientation

Schedule

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

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.

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