Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New Jersey is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for a 16-week contract. The role focuses on adult rehab across cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and critical care units, with day shifts from 08:00 to 16:30.

Candidates should have NJ PT license and 3 years' experience preferred; new grads considered. Certifications in BLS, Manual & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, and Dry Needling are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience preferred; new graduates will be considered.
• New Jersey State PT License (must be in hand).
• Certifications include BLS, Manual & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, Dry Needling.
• Ability to work with adult geriatric populations in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute care physical therapy to adult patients across cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedics and critical care units.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and plan discharge to support safe recovery.
• Apply rehabilitation techniques and adapt plans for post-operative rehab.
• Utilize knowledge of adaptive/assistive devices and mobility training.

Tools

BLS

Manual Therapy

Hand Therapy

Lymphedema

Dry Needling

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: PT Acute Care Client

Duration: 16 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours (08:00 - 16:30)

Experience: 3 years preferred; new graduates will be considered

License: New Jersey State PT License (must be in hand)

Certifications: BLS, Manual & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema, Dry Needling

Must-Have: Ability to work with adult geriatric populations in an acute care setting

Description:Acute care adult rehab Physical Therapy position available.

The patient population includes cardiac, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and critical care patients.

Experience working with various diagnoses and treatments for these patient types is preferred.

Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation techniques.

Knowledge in adaptive devices, assistive devices, and mobility training is essential.

Experience with specialized patient care, including post-operative rehabilitation, is necessary.

The role involves collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care.

Candidates should be comfortable with patient education and discharge planning.

This position requires effective communication skills and strong time management.

A focus on safety and injury prevention in therapy practices is crucial.

Candidates should demonstrate current knowledge and skills in physical therapy practices and techniques.