Physical Therapist - StaffPro Agency

Looking for experienced Physical Therapists (PTs) in the nursing home setting! Work location is in Whiting, NJ.

*Full Time hours - Monday to Friday

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive PT Rates
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Full-Time or Part-Time hours available
• Advanced and Flexible Scheduling
• 24/7 Scheduling Support
• Weekly Pay
• Direct-Deposit

Job Requirements:

• Current PA PT license and registration
• Resume
• Physical Exam Result
• 2-Step PPD or Chest X-ray
• COVID Vaccination Card or Exemption Form
• 2 Valid Government Issued IDs

Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Restores patient’s function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
• Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
• Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary.
• Evaluates and records patient’s progress, modifying treatment plans, and trying new treatments if required.
• Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and observing patient’s progress; and recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Documents patient care services by charting in-patient and department records.
• Instructs patients in proper in-home exercises and therapies.
• Educates patients and their families about the recovery process and the challenges they will face.

Physical Therapists Qualifications/Skills:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Pleasant bedside manner
• Motivation skills
• Time management
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Persuasion skills
• Persistence
• Service-oriented
• Instructing and teaching skills
• Basic computer skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed as a physical therapist
• Basic life support (BLS) certification, preferred