Physical Therapist (PT) FT and PRN

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Thankful Thursday event

Gift Giveaways

Attendance Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Alps Rehab at Wayne seeks a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time role in Wayne, NJ. The PT organizes and conducts physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence for residents.

The position involves evaluating residents, planning treatment, supervising therapy activities, and collaborating with the rehab team to select optimal modalities and devices. A compassionate approach and professional licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in NJ.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops goals, implements therapy plans and documents services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in their use.
• Selects modalities suited to patient needs and diagnosis.
• Collaborates with rehab team to choose appropriate therapies.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and monitors progress.
• Adapts programs to individual resident needs.
• Maintains safety in the environment and reduces hazards.
• Attends care conferences and contributes to related meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel per standards.
• Carries out training with staff in physical therapy techniques.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment as needed.
• Ensures quality care with compassionate service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PT licensure NJ

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.

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.