Physical Therapist (PT)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to organize and conduct rehab programs, facilitating recovery and independence for residents. The PT will guide patient participation in activities, promote health, and supervise therapy services in a skilled setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating residents, designing treatment plans, fitting adaptive devices, and coordinating with the rehab team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA/APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops goals, implements PT treatment plans and documents services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and trains residents in their use.
• Selects appropriate physical modalities based on individual needs and diagnosis.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to select optimal regimens.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and monitors progress and attitudes.
• Ensures safety and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Participates in resident care conferences and trainings.
• Orders supplies as necessary and reports repair needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Licensure/State eligibility

Education

DPT / PT degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Rate: $55-$65 PER HOUR

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401K


• Holiday Pay


• Paid Time Off


• Overtime Available


• 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:

• 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 per the State.

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.