Job Type: Per Diem

Join a Rewarding Career Helping Individuals Reach Their Full Potential!

Priority Group Services, a provider under the DDD program, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team! In this role, you'll play a vital part in improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by restoring movement, managing pain, and promoting overall well-being.

Here's what you'll do:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' physical conditions and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and developmental abilities.
• Implement a variety of therapeutic exercises and techniques focused on enhancing mobility, strength, coordination, and functional independence.
• Partner with patients and their families to educate them on exercises and techniques that can be continued at home, promoting self-care and maximizing progress.
• Continuously monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and support staff, to deliver holistic and patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and treatment results to track progress and ensure continuity of care.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities!
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to the DDD program.
• Utilize your expertise in a specialized setting, catering to unique patient needs.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization that empowers individuals with disabilities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a valid NJ state license or certification as a Physical Therapist.
• Possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Demonstrates prior experience working in a home or nursing facility setting, preferably with a focus on developmental disabilities.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Showcases a strong clinical skillset, including the ability to assess patient needs and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Familiarity with physical therapy approaches for individuals with developmental disabilities is highly valued (a plus!).

If you are a passionate Physical Therapist who thrives in a collaborative environment and desires to make a real difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.