Physical Therapist

Overview

 

The VNA Health Group is looking for a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join their team in Essex County. With a history of over 110 years in providing home health and hospice care, VNA Health Group has grown into an organization with 2,500 employees across three states, earning recognition as a leader in healthcare. The organization has been named a certified Best Place to Work® for the past three years and has received accolades from Fortune Magazine as a top provider of aging services.

As a member of the VNA Health Group, you’ll be joining a supportive and innovative organization that is committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. Benefits include:

• Tuition Reimbursement: Receive reimbursement annually to pursue your educational aspirations.
• Continuing Education: Access to programs and certifications to stay current in your profession.
• Online Learning: Gain knowledge at your convenience, anytime and anywhere.
• Employee Referral Program: Recruit trusted colleagues and earn cash rewards.
• Recognition Programs: Receive well-deserved appreciation for a job well done.
• Retirement Plans: Benefit from 403B and 401a plans to secure your financial future.

The VNA Health Group fosters a culture of support and provides the freedom to bring your best self to work every

 

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Responsibilities

• Support the Organization's Mission: Strive for excellence in all job aspects, emphasizing positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers.
• Client Assessment and Evaluation: Assess and evaluate clients' physical therapy needs, and develop and implement an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with the physician.
• Documentation: Record any changes in the client’s condition and update care plans and outcomes as necessary.
• Counseling and Education: Identify clients' counseling needs and plan appropriate teaching strategies.
• Service Quality Monitoring: Monitor the quality and appropriateness of services provided to clients.
• Infection Control and Safety: Follow agency infection control and safety policies.
• Policy Adherence: Comply with the organization’s policies regarding absenteeism and appearance.
• Flexible Duties: Perform additional duties as needed, provided they are similar, related, or a logical assignment for the position.

Qualifications

• Physical Therapy Licensure in NJ required
• 2-3 years of prior clinical experience and community based experience preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid NJ drivers license 

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors/outdoors, driving, lifting, sitting, standing, walking, fine motor hand movement, use of phone and tablet for documentation

 

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

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VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.