Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Clifton, NJ

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

New Jersey

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Outpatient | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction, utilizing 60-minute evaluation and treatment sessions
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Design functional treatment programs focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay and facilitating effective return to community activities
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, ensuring care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all regulatory requirements, maintaining professional licensure in good standing and completing all state-mandated continuing education requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of New Jersey
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Proficiency in medical record documentation in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Knowledge of and adherence to discipline-specific professional code of conduct and State Practice Act
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards, including safe patient handling and infection control practices

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Experience supervising or mentoring physical therapy students
• Active involvement in continuing education and professional development activities

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured outpatient environment that emphasizes quality patient care, professional growth, and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to develop an individualized professional development plan and pursue continuing education within a supportive clinical setting