Urgent Hire: Physical Therapist

Redefine Healthcare; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Health insurance (medical, dental, etc

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Rededefine Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our expanding team in Edison or Paterson, NJ. The PT will evaluate, plan, and implement individualized outpatient PT programs to restore function and reduce pain.

A NJ license and strong clinical skills are required. This full-time position offers a $54–57/hour pay rate, 40 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent entry-level PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license required.
• Outpatient orthopedic clinical experience preferred; mentorship for new grads may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient examination and evaluation with history, tests, and measurements.
• Establish diagnosis, prognosis, and a measurable plan of care.
• Deliver skilled PT interventions and supervise PTA components as required by NJ law.
• Maintain timely, accurate EHR documentation for each encounter.
• Communicate evaluation findings and discharge plans to physicians and care team.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

EHR documentation

Patient-centered care

Team coordination

Education

DPT or equivalent

Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred

Job description

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At Redefine Healthcare, we believe in providing all patients with the highest quality of care and compassion. With our dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors, we pride ourselves on specializing in continuity of care for our patients.

Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Edison or our Paterson Office. The Physical Therapist (PT) will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy treatment programs to help patients restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. We are looking for candidates who are motivated, compassionate, and looking to advance their career in a community that is always growing.

Job Title:

Physical Therapist (PT)

Pay Rate:

$54-57/ hour/ experience

Hours:

40 hours per week

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• sick time
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness)
• life insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• yearly bonus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform the initial patient examination and evaluation, including history, systems review, and objective testing/measures for MSK conditions.
• Establish diagnosis, prognosis, and an individualized plan of care with measurable, functional goals.
• Determine which components of the plan of care, if any, may be delegated to a PTA or to supportive personnel, consistent with N.J.A.C. 13:39A-7.1 through 13:39A-7.3 and the patient's clinical presentation.
• Perform periodic re-evaluations and revise the plan of care as clinically indicated or as required by payer policy (e.g., Medicare Part B progress reporting intervals).

Direct Treatment & Supervision

• Deliver skilled PT interventions (therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, modalities, gait and functional training) directly to patients as clinically appropriate.
• Provide the on-site supervision required by New Jersey law when a PTA implements delegated components of the plan of care and remains immediately available for consultation per N.J.A.C. 13:39A-7.2.
• Retain professional responsibility and accountability for all care rendered under the PT's plan of care, including care delivered by supervised personnel.
• Recognize and respond to clinical red flags (e.g., signs of DVT, fracture, cauda equina syndrome, cardiopulmonary compromise) and elevate to the referring physician or emergency services as warranted.

Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Communicate evaluation findings, progress, and discharge recommendations to referring physicians and other treating.
• Participate in care coordination with ASC-based surgeons for pre- and post-operative MSK rehabilitation pathways, where applicable.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate documentation within the electronic health record for every encounter (initial evaluation, daily/progress notes, re-evaluations, discharge summary).
• Co-sign or review PTA documentation as required by New Jersey and Medicare regulations.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Redefine Healthcare record-retention and HIPAA policies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of New Jersey physical therapy practice law and Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules governing PT/PTA supervision and delegation.
• Strong clinical reasoning across common outpatient musculoskeletal diagnoses (spine, shoulder, knee, hip, post-surgical orthopedic conditions).
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients and referring physicians.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) documentation and outpatient therapy billing.
• Cultural competence and patient-centered communication.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift/transfer patients (typically up to 50 lbs. with assistance/equipment as needed) throughout a full clinical shift.
• Manual dexterity for hands-on manual therapy techniques and equipment operation.
• Works in an outpatient clinical setting; may require travel between Care Center locations within the network.

Maintain Licensure Or Certification

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
• Compliance with all applicable NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners continuing competency requirements for license renewal.
• Successful completion of Redefine Healthcare compliance training (HIPAA, corporate compliance, coding integrity) prior to independent patient contact.
• No current or pending licensure discipline, Medicare/Medicaid exclusion, or OIG exclusion-list finding.

Minimum Level Of Education Or Experience Required

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent entry-level PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Outpatient orthopedic clinical experience preferred; new graduates considered with appropriate mentorship.
• Experience in a physician-affiliated outpatient setting is a plus

Compliance & Confidentiality

This position has access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and must comply with HIPAA, Redefine Healthcare's compliance program, and all applicable New Jersey licensure and Medicare/Medicaid program-integrity requirements.