Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Description
BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summitis looking to hire an experiencedPhysical Therapist PTon a per diem basis to service our adult clients located in the Union County NJ area. At least 1 year of experience working as a licensed PTis required.
Summary
Come joinBrightStar Care a clientfocused team that holds value in serving with passion. Providing a higherstandard of care has brought BrightStar Care to the top of the home health care industry and we are looking for individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change peoples live for the better.The Physical Therapist willevaluate the patients condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physicians orders.
BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit has been voted Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice.
Benefits
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Create your own schedule
- One to one patient care
- Over 95 of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process
- No minimum amount of hours needed
- Travel pay between cases
- Voted Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice
Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for clients home environment especially as it relates to fall risk interventions and home safety
- Assess for muscle strength mobility gait range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices instructing family and caregivers on use of devices
- Report clients response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
- Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel including family members and caregivers in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care
- Prepare clinical and progress summaries as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing
Requirements
- Graduated with a masters or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program
- Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state
- State licensure in state where care is being provided
- One 1 year of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health is preferred
- Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
- Current CPR/BLS card
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race ethnicity gender veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
Employment Type
Part-Time
