Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem
About The Position
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated and passionate per diem Physical Therapist to provide in-home care in Essex County. Candidates at all experience levels are encouraged to apply, and training is available for a new graduate. The role offers flexible scheduling and the ability to see patients any seven days of the week, with preference given to visits in the therapist’s primary geographic area. The therapist will provide individualized, one-to-one care, including evaluations, treatment planning, treatment delivery, patient and caregiver education, and timely documentation. The position requires treating geriatric patients and traveling to patients’ homes within the assigned territory. Home health experience is preferred but not required; a mentor will be provided to assist with documentation and compliance. The role offers 1099 and W-2 work options, a supportive team environment, professional growth opportunities, and an EMR that does not require Oasis.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Physical Therapist program.
- Licensed Physical Therapist in New Jersey or eligible for licensure.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory.
- Willingness to treat geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- First Aid certification.
- AED certification.
- CPR certification.
- Home health experience; experience is not required, and mentorship is provided for documentation and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Accept and treat patients within the designated geographic area.
- Provide one-to-one treatment.
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Deliver care in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care.
- Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques.
- Plan and carry out therapy programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent dysfunction in patients.
- Perform and document an initial examination, evaluate the data, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit.
- Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
- Treat geriatric patients.
- Travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory.
Benefits
- 1099 and W-2 work options.
- Competitive pay of $72–$95 per visit.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Professional, supportive, and fun work environment.
- Quick EMR; no Oasis required.
- Work/life balance.
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy to see patients any seven days of the week.
- Preference for patients in the therapist’s primary geographic area.
- Mentor support for documentation and compliance.
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Career Level
Entry Level
