Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional growth potential

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Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our facility and lead rehabilitation for our residents. The role includes assessing patients, creating and managing treatment plans, and educating patients and families to achieve meaningful functional goals.

You will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate 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.
• Excellent documentation writing skills.
• Perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertifications and discharge documentation.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient service and clinical excellence.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and maintain professionalism.
• Comply with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic goals, document patient condition, and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and ensure quality care.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Patient care

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

PPS scheduling knowledge

Education

DPT / Physical Therapy degree

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