Physical Therapist (PT)

Alpsrehab; Wayne, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Thankful Thursday

Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/Part Time & Per Diem

Job summary

Alps Rehab in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for full-time or PRN positions. The PT will plan and conduct therapy programs to promote independence and mobility, evaluate residents, and coordinate with the rehabilitation team.

Competitive hourly rates include $50 per hour for full-time and $55–$60 per hour for PRN, with benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, and attendance and recognition programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals, plans, and documentation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in their use.
• Selects modalities suited to individual needs and diagnoses.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team for appropriate therapy regimens.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and evaluates progress and motivation.
• Adapts programs to residents’ needs as required.
• Promotes safe environment and enforces safety standards.
• Attends care conferences and related meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel per standards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Maintains and reports on equipment condition.
• Ensures high quality service in a compassionate setting.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

Physical Therapist degree

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Full Time Rate: $50 Per Hour

PRN Rate: $55 - $60 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Same Day Pay!!
• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event- “Thankful Thursday”
• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
• Exciting Attendance Program!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

ABOUT US:

At Alps Rehab at Wayne we are big believers in making coming to work a positive experience and that is why we invest in and give back to our staff. From our weekly “Thankful Thursday” Program to our Monthly Gift Giveaways and various other programs we run there is always something exciting going on.

Join Our team today and have an experience like never before!!

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.