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 to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs. You will guide client participation to restore function, promote independence, and improve overall health outcomes.

The role emphasizes evaluating residents, developing goals, designing adaptive devices, and collaborating with the rehab team to select optimal therapies. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA and APTA and certified by APTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required per the State.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential for resident care and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals; implements therapy plans and maintains documentation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices; trains residents in use of orthotics/prosthetics.
• Selects appropriate physical agent modalities based on individual needs and diagnosis.
• Collaborates with rehab team to choose optimal regimens and adjust plans as needed.
• Instructs residents in mobility techniques; monitors progress and adjusts goals as necessary.
• Ensures safety, oversees care in meetings, and participates in staff training and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Organizational skills & time mgmt

Verbal & written communication

Licensure eligibility

Education

Physical therapy 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:

• 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.