Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to assess and treat patients requiring rehabilitation services. You will establish and monitor treatment plans, document progress, and educate patients and families within a collaborative care team.

The role includes supervising PT assistants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time and adhere to scheduled hours.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient status, and educate patients and families.
• Oversee and supervise PT Assistants.
• Collaborate with disciplines to ensure best patient-centered care and outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Clinical excellence

Professionalism

Education

ACCPT Physical Therapy program

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced PT for our Facility.

Duties Include:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
• Well versed with documentation writing
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Weekdays and Weekend available.

We Offer the Following:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Professional Growth Potential
• Much More!

Wages - Based on Experience, Competetive Hourly Rates

An Equal Opportunity Employer