Home Care Physical Therapist- Per Diem (Essex County)

US Physical Therapy•West Orange, NJ

7d•$70 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is seeking a motivated, passionate per diem Physical Therapist to provide one-to-one in-home care to patients in Essex County, New Jersey. The role offers flexible scheduling and autonomy, with the option to see patients any seven days of the week. Applicants at all experience levels are encouraged to apply, and training is available for new graduates. A mentor will support home health documentation and compliance. The position requires treating geriatric patients and traveling to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory. Compensation is $70–$75 per visit; the posting also lists compensation as $70–$75 hourly.

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, AED, and CPR certifications.
Home health experience.

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.
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 treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Treat geriatric patients.