Physical Therapist (PT)

Alameda Center; Perth Amboy (NJ); Presencial; USD 106.000 - 144.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Same Day Pay

Refer a friend Bonus

Weekly Appreciation Event

Monthly Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Alameda Center in Perth Amboy, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) on a per diem basis to support residents under supervision. You will organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence.

Key responsibilities include evaluating residents, selecting modalities, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team. Per diem pay rate is $60/hour with benefits such as health insurance, 401K, PTO, and more.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and licensed or eligible in NJ.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates residents, develops treatment goals, and implements the PT plan with documentation of services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains residents in their use including orthotics/prosthetics.
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to individual needs and diagnoses.
• Consults with rehab team to select the best therapeutic regimen for each resident.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and evaluates progress and engagement.
• Adapts program to residents’ needs and promotes safety and independence.
• Attends care conferences and supervises supportive personnel according to standards.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment as necessary.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

NJ licensure eligibility

Educación

ACPTA-accredited PT program

Descripción del empleo

Physical Therapist (PT)

PER DIEM PAY RATE: $60 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Same Day Pay!!
• Refer a friend Bonus!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Exciting Attendance Program!!

About us:

Alameda Center 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.

The purpose of this position is to treat and document care for residents with impaired ability to perform at an independent level due to disease process, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required

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:

• 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.

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:

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

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.

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