Physical Therapist

To apply contact Whitney Hill at whill@performancerehabnj.com.

Position Mission

Improve our patients’ quality of life through accurate, timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders.

Position Objectives

• Assess and accurately diagnose health issues/needs of new and returning patients.
• Reduce pain and restore healthy function within the scope and standard of physical therapy care.
• Fully engage patients in their recovery process.
• Seamlessly co-manage patient care with the provider team.
• Contribute to care synergy with the provider team.
• Maintain state-of-the-art competence as a physical therapist.
• Manifest and reinforce PR&RM’s values and brand image in all aspects of internal and external performance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Diagnose health problems through review of patient medical history and information provided during observational questions and examination.
• Join with and engage patients’ commitment and participation in their treatment plan and return to musculoskeletal health.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Maintain complete records for each patient of each encounter.
• Manage each patient case in collaboration with provider colleagues.
• Administer and/or oversee manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient’s strength and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides, assessing their competence, delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication.
• Contribute essays and articles on topics relevant to physical therapy and nonsurgical orthopedic medicine.
• Reinforce PR&RM values and culture in all activities.
• Other projects as requested by management.

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current State of New Jersey Physical Therapy license.
• Minimum of 2-years practice as a physical therapist.

Key Competencies

• Physical Therapy skill
• Interpersonal skills
• Listening skills (oral comprehension)
• Ability to influence
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Compassion and empathy
• Self-management and initiation
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Customer service orientation

Competitive Salary plus Bonus and Benefits Package including Malpractice, Health, 401k, CEU reimbursement and Paid Time Off throughout the year.

To apply contact Whitney Hill at whill@performancerehabnj.com.