Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Professional Growth Potential

Much More!

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Experienced Physical Therapist (PT) for our facility in New Jersey. The PT will assess patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, and educate patients and families while supervising PT Assistants.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited Physical Therapy degree, an active state license, and experience in geriatric or long-term care settings, with strong documentation skills and a commitment to professional care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• 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.
• Strong documentation writing skills.
• Experience with evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines for patient-centered care.
• Excellent patient service and clinical excellence.
• Punctuality and professional conduct.
• Ability to perform all duties from Director of Rehabilitation.
• Confidentiality, HIPAA compliance and residents' rights awareness.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance.
• Document patient conditions and educate patients and families in therapy methods.
• Set realistic, achievable goals and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure best patient-centered care.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to scheduled hours.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Geriatric Care

Documentation

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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