Provides physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients to assist them in regaining physical or mental function and/or to adjust to handicaps.

• Effectively evaluates the patient's performance in areas of daily living, recreation, education and social activities.
• Develops appropriate therapeutic plan based on patient assessment and physician's orders.
• Observes patient/resident progress and updates plan as indicated.
• Provides therapy treatments.
• Coordinates care plan with other healthcare providers.
• Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
• Documents results of diagnostic evaluations, care plan and Resident progress in medical record.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred.

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License in Physical Therapy/New Jersey

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong customer service skills.

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility