Physical Therapist
On-siteBloomfield, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Perform evaluations, develop treatment programs, and administer direct patient care to residents in a long-term care setting. Conduct patient screenings quarterly or annually, maintain comprehensive records including daily treatment logs and discharge summaries, and instruct patients and families on home programs. Participate in care rounds, rehabilitation team conferences, and physician updates while training new personnel and providing in-service education. Utilize modalities, assistive devices, and manual therapy techniques to support patient mobility and balance. Requires a valid physical therapy license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and proficiency in English.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved program of physical therapy
- Valid physical therapy license or eligibility for license in the state(s) where services are rendered
- Ability to effectively communicate with therapy staff, patients and others as needed
- Ability to effectively respond to the environment within the long term care setting
- Ability to lift/walk patients
- Ability to provide active therapy
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, all day, if necessary
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English
- Ability to lift and transport patients safely
- Ability to support/or recover the balance safely of a patient while assisting in gait training
- Compliance with applicable health laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to COVID-19 AND influenza vaccinations
- Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Possess sight/hearing senses or use of prothesis that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
- Must be able to lift and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of Fifty (50) pounds
- Possess math skills
- Possess clerical skills
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