Physical Therapist

  • Cranford
  • Sigma
Physical Therapist - Cranford, NJ - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for experienced Physical Therapist to work at our client's facility in Cranford, NJ.
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days
Summary:
  • The Physical Therapist initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but not limited to:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM-potential for rehab. For hospice, less of a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy
  • Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
  • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services/hospice and refers as necessary.
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient.
  • Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
  • Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
  • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
  • Participates in peer consultation process.
Requirements:
  • BLS/BCLS certifications.
  • Valid state license (Where applicable)