Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

• Pure Physio Physical Therapy in search of orthopedic physical therapist to join our hybrid model of treatment. Our office is located in Hazlet, NJ for clients who choose to come in, but, we also offer mobile services in Monmouth County and Middlesex County. We are looking to add a PT who enjoys treating one-on-one while showcasing their manual therapy skills to get out patients better quicker.
• Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

General Accountabilities

• Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Arrive on time for all appointments professionally and with appropriate equipment.
• Personal transportation is required for mobile sessions.
• Treatment table and general equipment provided. PT may use their own equipment with approval.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience: At least 1 year experience as a physical therapist
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Physical Therapist state license
• Maintain continued education credit requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• First Aid/CPT certified.
• Applicants must clear background check prior to employment.

Skills

• Proficient manual therapy skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Judgment and decision making
• Service orientation
• Patient education focused
• Computer skills to manage EMR system