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Continuum Healthcare Inc.
per diem Physical Therapist
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$92,123 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Physical Therapist
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POSITION SUMMARY:
A therapist's overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the patient/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment. Physical Therapist- PT•
REPORTS TO:
Directly reports to the Director of Rehabilitation or designee of the facility where providing therapy services. Physical Therapist- PT•
SUPERVISES:
Supervises clinically all assistants and aides of patients to which the therapist is directing or overseeing the delivery of services according to an established plan of care. Supervision follows all accepted state and federal guidelines for the respective discipline. Physical Therapist- PT•RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a masters degree in speech-language pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice in. Physical Therapist- PT•Professional Experience Prefer-experience/knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.
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