Physical Therapist - Part-Time

United Methodist Communities•Ocean City, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

United Methodist Communities is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist at The Shores in Ocean City, New Jersey. The role provides physical therapy to short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term residents, helping patients regain strength for returning home and supporting residents’ independence. The Shores is a senior living campus offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. The position offers daytime hours, with the employee choosing their workdays; weekends are not required. The Physical Therapist develops individualized therapy plans, delivers care to support recovery, mobility, and quality of life, and maintains timely clinical documentation. The role collaborates with nursing and other care team members and communicates progress and recommendations to residents, families, providers, and care partners. Compensation is $46.38–$52.18 per hour based on experience, plus a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid according to company policy. Offers are contingent on a drug test and background check. An annual flu vaccine is required, with medical or religious exemptions available.

Requirements

Active New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
Applicants must be able to produce a negative drug test.
Applicants may be subject to a background check.
Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position; reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request.
An annual flu vaccine is required; medical or religious exemptions may be requested.

Nice To Haves

Experience with older adults in sub-acute, skilled nursing, or home care settings.
Experience with Net Health Therapy.

Responsibilities

Create individualized therapy plans to improve residents’ movement, strength, balance, and everyday function.
Provide physical therapy services that support recovery, mobility, and quality of life.
Complete timely documentation, including assessments, treatment notes, and progress updates.
Collaborate with nurses and other care team members to coordinate resident care.
Share therapy progress and recommendations with residents, families, providers, and care team partners.
Follow clinical best practices, safety procedures, and infection prevention standards.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus, paid according to company policy.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Group life and voluntary life insurance.
Retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off.
Nine paid holidays.
Tuition assistance (the amount is not specified in the posting).
Professional development and e-learning access.
Employee assistance program.
Employee discounts. The posting notes that some benefits depend on position, shift, and hours.