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BrightStar Care Physical Therapist- PT in Jersey City, New Jersey

BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit is looking to hire an experienced Physical Therapist, PT, on a per diem basis to service our adult clients located in the Jersey City, NJ area. At least 1 year of experience working as a licensed PT is required. Summary Come join BrightStar Care, a client-focused team that holds value in serving with passion. Providing a higher-standard of care has brought BrightStar Care to the top of the home health care industry, and we are looking for individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change people’s live for the better.The Physical Therapist will evaluate the patient’s condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician’s orders. BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit has been voted Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice 2018 - 2023. Benefits * Weekly pay with direct deposit * Create your own schedule * One to one patient care * Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process * No minimum amount of hours needed * Travel pay between cases * Voted Home Care Pulse Employer of Choice 2018 - 2022 Responsibilities * Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety * Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices * Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician * Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care * Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing Requirements * Graduated with a master’s or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program * Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state * State licensure in state where care is being provided * One (1) year of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health is preferred * Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality * Current CPR/BLS card * Covid-19 vaccination We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.  

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