Physical Therapist Per Diem

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey•Jersey City, NJ

18h

About The Position

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work' 'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebodys life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we cant see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.' Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE. We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here..... Caring Teamwork Kindness Open Communication Positive Attitude This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE! Apply today to find out more! We are hiring a Per Diem Physical Therapist for our PACE program! This position would fill in as needed between the hours 8:30a-5p Mon-Fri. The Physical Therapist Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Requirements

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: The American Physical Therapy Association; The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current Physical Therapist state license
Excellent verbal and written communication, service orientation, critical thinking, instructing, listening & time management.
Minimum 2 years practicing as Physical Therapist; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against Covid-19