Job DescriptionWe are hiring for a Full Time Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in West Orange, NJ!
Pay Range $110,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.
- New Graduates encouraged to apply- 1:1 mentoring
- Ask us about our Kickstart Bonus Program for new graduate Physical Therapists
- Paid on the job training
As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:
- the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
- continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
- independence and autonomy
- career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
ResponsibilitiesThe
Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress
- Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
QualificationsLicensure Requirements- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of New Jersey
- Current CPR certification
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
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