Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team at The Palace Care Center in Maple Shade, New Jersey. As a licensed therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients, communicate with patients, clients, and team members, and maintain documentation of services in the medical record. If you have a passion for providing exceptional patient care and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. New Grads Welcomed!

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations

• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members

• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off

• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs

• Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders

• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician

• Treat patients according to treatment plan

• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines

• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs

• Participate in discharge planning

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed

• Perform other duties as required or directed

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided

• Ability to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday

• Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your application to join our team and help us provide exceptional patient care.

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