Physical Therapist

Spring Hills at Hamilton is a 55 bed post-acute care center located on the campus of RWJ University Hospital-Hamilton. Our company is defined by our motto of “Caring with a Commitment to Quality.” We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Spring Hills family!

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation events
• Positive, supportive, welcoming team environment
• Excellent and ongoing training, including a formal mentorship program

We are currently seeking a full-time Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) to join our rehab team for Saturday & Sunday!

Summary of the Registered Physical Therapist:

A Physical Therapist’s primary function is to evaluate, treat, document and/or facilitate care for residents with impaired ability to function at an independent level due to disease process; participate in the interdisciplinary team meetings as required.

Responsibilities of the Registered Physical Therapist:

• Evaluate and document evaluations of referred residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate treatment to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her physical abilities.
• Recommend and/or provide appropriate treatment, preventative measures, and adaptive equipment to prevent decline in residents’ function.
• Provide appropriate resident or caregiver education to help residents maintain or attain the highest level of function possible within the confines of his/her condition.
• Complete documentation related to evaluations, treatment plans, MDS assessments, resident care plans and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Participate in resident care conferences, interdisciplinary care conferences and rehabilitation conferences as scheduled.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Requirements/Qualifications of the Registered Physical Therapist:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of NJ.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.