Per Diem Physical Therapist

About the role

Our Physical Therapists work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance quality of life. Through evidence-based evaluation and treatment, our therapists develop individualized care plans that help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals while promoting independence and safety.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and re-evaluating patients using standardized assessment tools to determine functional limitations, establish goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administering physical therapy treatments in accordance with accepted clinical practice standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitoring patient progress, documenting treatment responses, and modifying care plans in collaboration with the referring physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Developing safe and effective discharge plans, including individualized home exercise programs, patient and family education, and recommendations for therapeutic or adaptive equipment.
• Maintaining accurate, objective, and timely documentation in the patient's medical record and completing daily billing documentation.
• Communicating patient progress, treatment recommendations, and care plan updates with physicians, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Supervising Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure quality patient care and compliance with professional standards.
• Mentoring and supervising physical therapy students by providing clinical instruction, constructive feedback, performance evaluations, and ongoing collaboration with academic coordinators.

Requirements

Education: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.

Licensure: Current and unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.

Certification: BLS Provider Certification through American Heart Association.

Experience: Previous clinical experience is preferred; new graduates with strong clinical internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, treatment planning, documentation standards, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

• Passionate about helping patients regain function, maximize independence, and improve their quality of life.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care with professionalism and compassion.
• Effective communication and collaboration within a diverse patient caseload.
• Highest standards of clinical practice and continuous learning.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$72.10 per hour.

Schedule

Ability to work a Per Diem schedule. Weekend coverage required.