Physical Therapist, PRN - Lions Gate

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

The ideal candidate has a current NJ Physical Therapist state license and is a graduate of an accredited therapy program with at least 2 years of experience as a physical therapist. The therapist must have a genuine desire to help others.

This is a Per Diem position that may require some weekends. 

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plans, prepares, or carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Administers manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, or other appropriate parties to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
• Reviews physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
• Complies with professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current NJ Physical Therapist state license required.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• At least 2 years of experience as a physical therapist.
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record and Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed.

Company Description

Lions Gate is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community rooted in Jewish traditions and values. A home to seniors who share a passion for the things that matter – lifestyle, care, community, and tradition – to those who share a passion for life and all its possibilities. 

Here at Lions Gate, we have created a high standard of living for all of our residents. We are committed to honoring the programs and traditions of the Jewish faith in our community. Our employees reflect this commitment through their warm and loving nature in providing care and services to all those that reside at Lions Gate. By becoming part of the Lions Gate community and committing yourself to the care and comfort of each and every resident we serve, we assure you that your life will also be enriched in many ways.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• NJ Earned Sick Leave