Physical Therapist PT

Sterling Therapy Providers; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to lead rehabilitation programs and promote independence for residents. The role involves evaluating residents, designing treatment plans, training on mobility activities, and collaborating with the rehab team to optimize outcomes.

The PT will ensure documentation, maintain equipment, and foster a safe, compassionate environment. Licensure or eligibility as required by the state is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Currently licensed or eligible for licensure as required by the state.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop treatment goals and plans; document and maintain records.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and train residents in their use.
• Select appropriate physical agent modalities for each resident.
• Consult with rehab team to choose optimal therapy regimens.
• Instruct residents in mobility skills and monitor progress.
• Adapt programs to individual resident needs.
• Promote a safe environment and address hazards.
• Attend care and staffing meetings with the care team.
• Supervise supportive personnel per standards.
• Conduct training for staff in PT techniques and objectives.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain and report on equipment condition and repairs.
• Ensure residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Licensure eligibility

Education

Accredited physical therapy program graduate

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals, and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation;
• 2 Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
• 3 Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
• 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7 Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
• 8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• 9 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 10 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
• 11 Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
• 12 Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• 13 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL 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 under its requirements.

JOB SKILLS

• 1 Good organizational skills and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 3 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required per the State.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.