Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Much More

Job summary

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center seeks an experienced Physical Therapist to assess and treat rehabilitation needs for residents. You will design and implement goals-based treatment plans, document progress, and educate families.

Collaboration with the care team ensures high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, maintaining compliance with records, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must hold 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.
• Strong documentation writing and recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct care.
• Develop and administer treatment plans with patient capacity in mind.
• Set realistic goals, document condition, and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered care.
• Prepare weekly progress notes, recertifications, and discharge documents.
• Ensure timely adherence to schedules and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

PT supervision

Geriatric care

Documentation

Education

Accredited PT 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