Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)

Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation is excited to accept resumes for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team!

Practice in an encouraging and positive environment. We believe in empowering our therapists and take pride in our clinical outcomes. We schedule one hour examinations and our patient per hour ratio is one of the lowest in the area. Our therapists and patients get the time they deserve to ensure proper rehabilitation.

We are Physical Therapist owned and have a reputation for providing excellent care and customer service. We are a participating member of The Hospital for Special Surgery's Rehabilitation Network and perform the rehabilitation for some of the area’s top orthopedists. We also offer the opportunity for an Orthopedic Clinical Residency in partnership with The Hospital For Special Surgery! We are located directly on the Hudson River in Edgewater, New Jersey. Practice in the one of the most scenic offices in the fastest growing town in New Jersey. Please call 201-941-2240 for further information or email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected] .

Position Summary:
In addition to performing all the duties of a staff Physical Therapist, you will also be responsible for enhancing program development and expanding treatment intervention strategies. Effectively communicate on multiple levels. Serve as mentor to promote team building and enhance departmental functions. Show positive involvement in the organization and community.

Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses):

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrated familiarity with orthopedic physical rehabilitation.

Specific Duties:

• Performs all duties and demonstrates behaviors consistent with Scerbo statements of Values and Principles.
• Adheres to the NJ State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Performs in an ethical manner in accordance with the APTA’s professional Code of Ethics.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge to communicate, perform treatments, assess and interpret age specific data and issues of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in their plan of care.
• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patients and goals; modifies treatment program for timely progression.
• Provides comprehensive goal-directed patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes.
• Coordinates treatment program needs with other practitioners and community resources as appropriate.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of a comprehensive and progressive home program with instruction to patient, family and assistive personnel as appropriate.
• Identifies, responds and reports acute changes in patient status. Follows appropriate emergency procedures to insure patient safety.
• Prepares for patient discharge including equipment and recommendation for continuum of care. Evaluates patient’s home, community or work environment in cooperation with other therapeutic departments when appropriate.
• Identifies and manages the various levels of care necessary to insure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of Physical Therapy Assistant and supportive personnel to maximize patient outcomes and insure effective utilization of services.
• Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner using approved format in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines.
• Directs and monitors supportive staff to insure effective utilization of services.
• Exhibits effective communication skills at multiple levels of the rehabilitation team.
• Demonstrates awareness of facility needs for optimal operation and initiates methods and demonstrates effective judgment to enhance facility functions. Demonstrates flexibility, team building, active participation in departmental committees and functions (i.e.: coverage, staff meetings) to promote an efficient and positive work environment.
• Serves as a mentor to staff creating a positive learning environment and assisting in their clinical development. Participates in in-service education and pursues professional development through continuing education, self-study, serving as a clinical instructor and involvements in professional activities/or organizations.
• Provides positive learning environment for assigned students with appropriate supervision, development of objectives and completion of implementation.
• Performs other duties as requested.

About Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation:

Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation is a full service orthopedic and sports rehabilitation clinic. The practice employs the latest technology and evidence-based research to help patients achieve their goals.

Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation specializes in adult and pediatric rehabilitation acquired as the result of various conditions including orthopedic and athletic injuries, joint replacement surgery, neck and back surgery, arthroscopic surgery, high-level neurological disorders, and post-cardiac incidents. The practice is also experts in preventive healthcare offering pre-surgery rehabilitation, athletic injury prevention techniques, ergonomic workplace, and home safety assessments and programs for sports strength and conditioning and back to work. Visit our Rehabilitation Services page to learn more.

About Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation:

Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation is a full service orthopedic and sports rehabilitation clinic. The practice employs the latest technology and evidence-based research to help patients achieve their goals. Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation specializes in adult and pediatric rehabilitation acquired as the result of various conditions including orthopedic and athletic injuries, joint replacement surgery, neck and back surgery, arthroscopic surgery, high-level neurological disorders, and post-cardiac incidents. The practice is also experts in preventive healthcare offering pre-surgery rehabilitation, athletic injury prevention techniques, ergonomic workplace, and home safety assessments and programs for sports strength and conditioning and back to work. Visit our Rehabilitation Services page to learn more.