Physical Therapist PT

Alaris Health, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skilled nursing facility in Jersey City is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join their team. Responsibilities include evaluating residents, developing and implementing therapy programs, and training medical staff in physical therapy techniques. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in New Jersey.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop treatment goals.
• Design and fit adaptive devices for residents.
• Instruct residents in mobility activities and evaluate progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum

Job description

Alaris Health at Hamilton Park, a 260 bed-skilled nursing facility in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a physical therapist (PT) to organize and conduct physical therapy programs for the Center to facilitate rehabilitation and direct client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance. Additional responsibilities include:

• evaluating residents, developing appropriate treatment goals and methods and implementing the physical therapy treatment plan
• designing and fitting adaptive devices and training residents how to use adaptive devices
• selecting physical agent modalities suited to each individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis
• instructing residents in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluating their progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential
• attending and contributing to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings
• conducting training programs and participating in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives

PHYSICAL THERAPIST JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association per its requirements
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of New Jersey