Physical Therapist (PT)

Sinai Post Acute Nursing & Rehab; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 "谢谢

Job summary

Sinai Post Acute Nursing & Rehab is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT) to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs for residents. You will direct patient participation to restore and enhance function, promote independence and maintain health in a compassionate setting.

The ideal candidate has a physical therapy degree, NJ licensure or eligibility, and strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and potential for overtime, with weekly

Qualifications

• Must have organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents, set goals, implement treatment plans and document services.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and train residents in their use.
• Select physical agent modalities suited to each resident’s needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to choose appropriate therapies.
• Instruct residents in mobility skills and monitor progress.
• Adapt programs to resident needs.
• Promote a safe environment and address hazards.
• Attend care and staffing meetings.
• Supervise supportive personnel.
• Conduct training for staff in PT techniques.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Maintain and report on equipment and repairs.
• Ensure residents and families receive high-quality service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Licensure (NJ)

Education

Physical therapy degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Rate: $50 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) RESPONSIBLITIES/ACcOUNTABILITIES:

• 1Evaluates 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;
• 2Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics;
• 3Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis;
• 4Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards;
• 8Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• 9Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 10Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives;
• 11Orders supplies and equipment as necessary;
• 12Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• 13Ensures 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:

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

Physical Therapist (PT) PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

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

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