Urgent Hire: Physical Therapist

About the role

At Redefine Healthcare, we provide high-quality care with a multidisciplinary team including Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors. We are seeking a full‑time Physical Therapist (PT) for our Edison or Paterson office to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized PT programs that restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient examination and evaluation (history, systems review, objective testing/measures) for MSK conditions.
• Establish diagnosis, prognosis, and an individualized plan of care with measurable, functional goals.
• Determine which components of the plan of care may be delegated to a PTA or supportive personnel per NJ regulations.
• Perform periodic re‑evaluations and revise the plan of care as clinically indicated or per payer policy.
• Deliver skilled PT interventions (therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re‑education, modalities, gait and functional training) directly to patients.
• Provide on‑site supervision required by NJ law when a PTA implements delegated components and remain immediately available for consultation.
• Retain professional responsibility and accountability for all care rendered under the PT’s plan of care, including care delivered by supervised personnel.
• Recognize and respond to clinical red flags (e.g., signs of DVT, fracture, cauda equina syndrome, cardiopulmonary compromise) and escalate as warranted.
• Communicate evaluation findings, progress, and discharge recommendations to referring physicians and other treating providers.
• Participate in care coordination with ASC‑based surgeons for pre‑ and post‑operative MSK rehabilitation pathways where applicable.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EHR for every encounter (initial evaluation, daily/progress notes, re‑evaluations, discharge summary).
• Co‑sign or review PTA documentation as required by NJ and Medicare regulations.
• Maintain documentation per Redefine Healthcare record‑retention and HIPAA policies.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (AHA or equivalent).
• Compliance with NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners continuing competency requirements for license renewal.
• Successful completion of Redefine Healthcare compliance training (HIPAA, corporate compliance, coding integrity) prior to independent patient contact.
• No current or pending licensure discipline, Medicare/Medicaid exclusion, or OIG exclusion‑list finding.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent entry‑level PT degree from a CAPTE‑accredited program.
• Outpatient orthopedic clinical experience preferred; new graduates considered with appropriate mentorship.
• Experience in a physician‑affiliated outpatient setting is a plus.

Skills

• Working knowledge of New Jersey physical therapy practice law and Board of Physical Therapy Examiners rules governing PT/PTA supervision and delegation.
• Strong clinical reasoning across common outpatient musculoskeletal diagnoses (spine, shoulder, knee, hip, post‑surgical orthopedic conditions).
• Effective written and verbal communication with patients and referring physicians.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) documentation and outpatient therapy billing.
• Cultural competence and patient‑centered communication.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift/transfer patients (typically up to 50 lbs. with assistance/equipment as needed) throughout a full clinical shift.
• Manual dexterity for hands‑on manual therapy techniques and equipment operation.
• Ability to work in an outpatient clinical setting; may require travel between Care Center locations within the network.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Yearly bonus
• Sign‑on bonus of $5,000

Pay

$54‑57 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

40 hours per week, full‑time