Job description

Our growing organization of professionals is looking to welcome a Physical Therapist who is a Certified Hand Therapist, to our team!

We are looking for a qualified Physical Therapist with CHT, who will be responsible for providing patient care including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing specialized physical therapy treatments

LOCATION: Union, NJ

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances, 401k, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurances, Legal Insurance, Pet Insurance, PTO

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or MS degree or Certificate in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited education program

Minimum of two-years clinical experience as a practicing physical therapist and CHT

Effective communication skills, strong ethical and moral character references, and the willingness to support and encourage co-workers

PHYSICAL THERAPIST DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General:

Facilitates and implements current PT treatments

Complies with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules

Complies and follows Medicare and other third-party payers’ guidelines and rules Provide PT care that complies with organization's best practices, standards, policies and procedures

Complies with both federal and state guidelines, including all licensing requirements

Direct Patient Care: Evaluation and re-evaluation of patient

Assessment: Interprets evaluation data, history, and applicable medical documentation to determine rehabilitation potential and potential benefit from intervention; Identifies physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient, family, and significant other

Goal Setting: Utilizes patient/family/care giver input in setting functional rehabilitation goals; Documents goals in functional, measurable terms with stated time frames

Treatment Planning: Incorporates information gained in evaluation and assessment to determine appropriate, specific treatment plan for intervention and involves others when appropriate

Treatment Intervention: Demonstrates competence in performing all procedures and treatments required in area of practice demonstrates awareness of continuity of patient care by following established plans; modifies patient care based on continual assessment of the patient and effect of treatment intervention; demonstrates skills in identifying, interpreting, and incorporating patient's psychological, physical, and social responses to intervention; provides and/or recommends equipment or supplies for home use; and provides for patient's personal care and environment throughout the treatment

Patient Education: Provides education appropriate to each patient's level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment, and self-responsibility and instructs in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and promote independence in care as appropriate

Discharge Planning: Collaborates with patient, caregivers, and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services

Communication: Confers and communicates with referring physicians and other appropriate persons through the use of progress notes, letters, evaluations, team meetings, and direct contact concerning the proposed course, progress, and discharge plan of each patient

NOTE: As a condition of employment, this position requires adequate proof that the applicant has been fully vaccinated

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Sports Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All patients, staff and visitors are required to wear masks, without vents, while on premises

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ Physical Therapy License (Required)
• Hand Therapy Certification (PT) (Required)

Work Location: One location

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