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FellowshipLIFE · 6 months ago

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Fellowship Village - Basking Ridge, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

FellowshipLIFE is dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for both residents and staff. They are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join their Rehabilitation team on a per diem basis, focusing on organizing and conducting physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation and enhance clients' physical performance.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals, and implement physical therapy treatment plans while completing all necessary documentation related to the services provided

Apply therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance, and orientation

Design and fit adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train clients on their proper use

Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen, tailored to each client's needs and capabilities

Instruct clients on skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior as they relate to rehabilitation goals

Adapt therapy programs according to the individual needs of each client

Attend and contribute to customer care, staffing, and other required meetings under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation and/or Office Manager

Complete all clinical documentation in a timely manner to ensure that information is easily accessible in the resident’s medical chart

Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards

Conduct training for medical, nursing, and other personnel on physical therapy techniques and objectives

Clean, maintain, and report any necessary repairs for therapy equipment

Ensure that clients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes individual needs and rights

Understand and support the mission and philosophy of Fellowship Village, Inc., contributing to the goals of the Board of Trustees and administration as part of the management team

Qualification

Physical Therapy LicensePatient-Centered CareMultidisciplinary TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsTherapeutic TechniquesAdaptive DevicesClient Instruction

Required

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association

Licensed as required by the state of practice

Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient-centered care

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team