Physical Therapist

Reference Code: *440E270B51DDDB1F

Job description:

Description
Take Care Health Systems is looking for a PRN Physical Therapist to join our team in New Brunswick , NJ !

 

Responsibilities:

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties
Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches and canes
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit
Administers traction to relieve pain.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into electronic medical record system
Instructs patient in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
About the Company:

 

As part of Walgreens Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions ( www.takecarehealth.com ), managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreens drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions ( www.takecareemployersolutions.com ), managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country’s largest corporations and federal agencies.

 

Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people! M/F/D/V

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university

At least three years experience as a Physical Therapist in an occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic

Licensed as a Physical Therapist

Current BLS certification by the AHA or ARC

Experience with Manual Therapy

Preferred Requirements:

Master’s degree is preferred. Apply Now Apply Now

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