Physical Therapist (PT) Per Diem Available

Sterling Therapy Providers; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full/Part Time + Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time position in MountainSide, NJ. The role offers hourly pay from $43 to $50 and a per diem option at $55–$60 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

The PT will organize and conduct therapy programs, oversee patient participation, and promote independence and recovery while upholding safety and quality standards in a rehabilitation-focused facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA and APTA and licensed or eligible for licensure.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops treatment goals and plans, implements the PT treatment plan and documents related services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices, trains residents in their use including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs and mobility activities.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Instructs residents in mobility skills and evaluates progress and rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program to individual resident needs.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces safety rules.
• Attends and contributes to care and staff meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel per standards.
• Conducts training programs for staff in PT techniques and objectives.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains and reports equipment issues.
• Ensures residents and families receive high-quality care in a compassionate setting.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Good verbal and written communication

Licensed and/or eligible for licensure

Education

PT degree from accredited program

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

FULL TIME Rate: $43 to $50 PER HOUR

PER DIEM Rate: $55-$60 PER HOUR

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and 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.