Physical Therapist (PT)

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Overtime available

Same day pay

Refer a friend bonus

Weekly appreciation event

Job summary

Sinai Post Acute Nursing and Rehab Center is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs in our Newark facility. You will direct patient participation, promote independence, and coordinate with the rehab team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program and NJ licensure or eligibility, with responsibilities ranging from evaluation to therapy planning, device fitting, and patient education in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum and eligible for NJ licensure.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals and plans.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in their use.
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the resident's needs and diagnosis.
• Consults with the rehabilitation team to select appropriate regimens.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and evaluates progress.
• Adapts programs to individual resident needs.
• Promotes a safe environment and reduces hazards.
• Attends care conferences and related meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel per standards.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment.
• Delivers high-quality, compassionate care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited and licensed in NJ

Job description

Rate: $48 Per Hour

Per Diem Rate: $60 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a Friend Bonus!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event "Thankful Thursday"

About us:

Sinai Post Acute is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

Physical Therapist (PT) 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.

Physical Therapist (PT) RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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;
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 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;
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
• Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Physical Therapist (PT) 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.

Physical Therapist (PT) JOB SKILLS:

• Good organizational skills and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in NJ.

Physical Therapist (PT) PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

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