Home Health Physical Therapist
LHC Group
Saddle Brook, NJ

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team at Patient Care in Saddle Brook, NJ to cover the Northern Bergen County area!

At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs 
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities 
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

 

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress 

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care. 
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician. 
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice. 
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals. 

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of NJ
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

 

Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Patient Care a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.