Physical Therapist Per Visit

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation therapy to patients in their homes. The role involves evaluating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least 6 months of experience. Join us to make a positive impact on patient lives and enjoy comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Travel Reimbursement

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months PT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their homes.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on evaluation findings.
• Supervise the Physician Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Skills

Proficiency with PC skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Tools

Physical Therapist License

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we support each other to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are considered team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. We also focus on how we support one another and serve our community. Together, we continue to improve—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and lead positive change.

At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit-eligible team members by offering a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement, a 401(k) match, and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible for Travel Reimbursement and may qualify for a 401(k) match. Visit www.TeamHMH.com for resources and tools to support your success at HMH. We foster an environment of benefits, wellness programs, learning opportunities, and professional growth.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)
• Minimum of 6 months PT experience
• Proficiency with PC skills

Preferred:

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

The therapist is responsible for providing professional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their homes. This includes evaluating patients, developing, and implementing individualized, goal-oriented therapy programs in accordance with organizational policies and external guidelines.

• Complete patient evaluations within the designated timeframe, ensuring assessments are holistic and comprehensive.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, focusing on measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Prepare documentation such as progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries, ensuring they reflect skilled care and monitor patient progress.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and supports continued skilled care needs.
• Follow physician's plan of care regarding service frequency and duration.
• Coordinate with physicians, MCPs, and the healthcare team to ensure effective communication, resource referral, and utilization of home health aides.
• Supervise the Physician Therapy Assistant (PTA), assessing their performance regularly and ensuring co-signatures are completed within regulatory timeframes.
• Educate patients and caregivers with written home programs, submitting copies to medical records as per policy.
• Provide comprehensive education tailored to patient and caregiver needs in an understandable manner.
• Build rapport and mutual respect with patients to foster an environment conducive to goal achievement. Implement treatment plans with clinical proficiency and meet productivity standards independently.
• Participate in discharge planning and address any issues that arise.
• Complete scheduling and documentation requirements accurately and promptly using system applications.
• Respond to messages and voicemails timely and document communications appropriately.
• Ensure discharge summaries accurately reflect patient status, outcomes, and recommendations.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adherence to organizational standards.
• Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs., and stand for at least 8 hours daily.