Physical Therapist
4 days ago
Fair Lawn
Job DescriptionTitle: Physical Therapist Length of assignment: 14 WEEKS Shift: Start Time: 08:00 AM End Time: 04:30 PM Minimum guarantee: 35 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s), to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings. RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: • As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards., • Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings., • Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings., • Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient., • Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient., • Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient., • Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards., • Orders supplies and equipment as necessary., • Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary., • Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights., • Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics., • Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest., • Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential., • Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment., • Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients., • Performs home and community mobility assessments and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space., • Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility; and, • They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or, • They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or, • They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience., • The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy., • Good organizational and time management skills., • Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA., • Participates in required orientation and training programs., • Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline., • Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. #TB_HC #ZRHC Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. Company DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA