Acute Care Physical Therapist
Morristown, NJ
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist

Location: Morristown, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel - Clinical Allied Health

Job Description

Seeking a Physical Therapist with experience in large acute care facilities. The role involves:

• Patient evaluation and establishing plans of care and treatment programs
• Providing interventions and patient/family education
• Documenting interventions and billing appropriately
• Supporting Lead Clinicians in competency development and implementation
• Participating in orientation of new staff and serving as a clinical instructor for students
• Exercising independent judgment on moderately complex cases with minimal supervision

Requirements

• License: New Jersey Physical Therapy license required
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy academic program
• Experience: 4 years of experience as a Physical Therapist (preferred range 0-4 years, but defaulting to higher requirement)
• Preferred:

  • Experience in acute care within a large academic medical setting
  • Board Certification as a Specialist suitable for acute care
  • Prior successful clinical affiliation with the facility

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (interpreted from contract_length value)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required or mentioned

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist looking to work in a dynamic acute care environment with opportunities for clinical instruction and professional growth.