Licensed New Jersey Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a committed, motivated, forward thinking and excellent time managed Physical Therapist to act as the patient’s partner throughout their journey of restoring motion/flexibility/mobility and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with a variety of diagnoses, establish treatment plans and formulate goals specific to the patient.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, exercise, and modalities indicated by patient’s condition and functional status.
• Test, evaluate and record initially and sequentially, patient status so that objectives are determined, treatment plan developed and regularly reviewed/revised.
• Instruct patients in home programs for the purpose of advancing the patient's independence in self-care and activities of daily living.
• Record patient's progress so ensure the best multidisciplinary approach to improve the patient's current functional level; report any significant changes in patient's condition so that the treatment plan may be modified.
• Assists in discharge planning.
• Document comprehensive daily notes, patient evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, discharge summaries and other patient care coordination activities via EHR software.
• Attend scheduled departmental meetings, training and team conferences.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet the needs of our patients.
• Follow all practice safety protocols including sanitization practices.
• Assist with other responsibilities as needed.

NOTE: This is for a part time position for the following days/shifts : Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3pm-7pm.

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Excellent time management skills
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of New Jersey
• Graduate degree or greater in Physical Therapy

Job Type: Part-time