Physical Therapist

Gotham Enterprises Ltd•New Brunswick, NJ

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

An orthopedic outpatient practice in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is seeking a Physical Therapist to treat patients recovering from injuries, surgery, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Owned by an orthopedic surgeon, the practice provides a multidisciplinary setting for patients receiving physical therapy as part of their orthopedic care. The role includes initial evaluations, follow-up treatment, monitoring recovery, and updating rehabilitation programs based on patient progress. The clinic schedules two patients per hour.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Active New Jersey PT license or eligibility to obtain one before employment.
Understanding of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.
Ability to establish appropriate treatment goals and adjust rehabilitation programs.
Strong patient education and clinical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation experience.
Familiarity with postoperative precautions and treatment protocols.
Experience with manual therapy techniques.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ range of motion, strength, balance, and physical limitations.
Create rehabilitation programs for orthopedic and postoperative conditions.
Provide therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and appropriate manual interventions.
Guide patients through different stages of orthopedic recovery.
Monitor improvements in movement and physical function.
Modify treatment plans according to clinical findings and progress.
Provide instructions for home exercise programs and safe activity progression.
Prepare reassessment reports and discharge recommendations.