Orthopedic At Home Physical Therapist - (Middlesex/Mercer County)

About the role

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking an experienced Orthopedic At-Home Physical Therapist to provide care to patients recovering from total hip and knee replacement surgeries and other orthopedic conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopedic rehabilitation and a passion for helping patients regain mobility and independence in the comfort of their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on safe bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation considering post-operative precautions.
• Transfer, ambulate, and perform stair negotiation with patients to ensure they are safe for discharge to home.
• Collect and record patient care data following department policies and standards of practice.
• Prepare for evaluations according to department policies and procedures, including obtaining patient history and researching unfamiliar diagnoses.
• Select and administer tests and measures, synthesize evaluation results to formulate diagnosis, goals, prognosis, and plan of care.
• Establish and modify treatment plan based on evaluation results, goals, and best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, patients, and patient's support system.
• Provide education and training to patients and/or patient support system on functional training, ADLs/IADLs, therapeutic activities, rehabilitation equipment prescription, and community reintegration.
• Prescribe and train on rehabilitation equipment.
• Provide interventions that are safe, effective, and compliant with JAG standards.
• Communicate with Manager/Patient Access team for scheduling evaluations once demographics are received.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required, Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state practicing in.
• Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ).
• Valid CPR License.
• Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred.
• Excellent oral, written communication skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
• Basic computer skills.
• Works as a team member and individually with minimal supervision.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required, Doctorate degree preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state practicing in.
• Completed state regulated CEU requirement in appropriate state (NY, NJ).
• Valid CPR License.
• Experience/knowledge with an EMR software is preferred.
• Excellent oral, written communication skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to patient success.
• Basic computer skills.
• Works as a team member and individually with minimal supervision.
• Maintains a positive, professional demeanor at all times.

Skills

• Compassion and motivation.
• Effective communication.
• Strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of orthopedic rehabilitation techniques.
• Proficiency in EMR software.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with potential for growth in your region of employment.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and personal life.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate with potential for growth in your region of employment.

Schedule

Flexibility to accommodate patient needs and personal life.