Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient
Location: Toms River
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As
the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory
therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while
providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled
nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities,
outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver
personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an
industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting
impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference
and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness,
Powerback is the place for you. Why Powerback? - Benefits:We offer
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team
members. - Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows:Our Powerback
Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn
from the best in the field. - Continuing Education:Keep growing
with free CEUs through Medbridge. - H-1B Visa & Relocation
Assistance:We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our
Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the
security of a full-time role. - Perks at Powerback:Enjoy exclusive
discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance,
Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone
Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities:Powerbackis a new way of delivering recovery,
rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients
across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving
your full potential by providing integrated and individualized
solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects
directly to the patient experience, which is centered on
transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients
get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a
sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better,
and living better.The Physical Therapist will primarily provide
outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the
older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's
private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living
facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical
Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment
which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist assesses the
need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to
facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the
need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the
comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized
therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance
performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist instructs,
educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and
functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in
order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to
promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible
schedule and work environment in various settings. 1. As necessary
or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards.2.
Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings.3. Attends and contributes to patient
care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.4. Makes
referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the
comprehensive needs of the . Consults with other members of the
rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic
regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each . Adapts
program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the
individual . Promotes a safe environment and enforces the
elimination of fire and safety hazards.8. Orders supplies and
equipment as necessary.9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and
reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.10. Puts
patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive
the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate
atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and
rights.11.Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including
history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and
measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings
in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine
the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve
it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of
care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in
collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the
physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related
documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services
include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as:* Therapeutic exercise including
aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility
training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility
exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development
training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training *
Functional training * Manual therapy * Airway clearance techniques
* Integumentary repair and protection * Use of electrotherapeutic,
physical agent and mechanical modalities * Health and Wellness *
Education on Chronic Disease Management * Falls Assessment and
Interventions to reduce fall risk * Case Management in the home and
community12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
included orthotics and prosthetics.13. Selects appropriate
activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest.14. Instructs patient in the skills
and techniques required for participation in mobility activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.15. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of . Incorporates health
and wellness programming into treatment plans for . Performs home
and community mobility assessments and provides recommendations for
safe mobility in the home and community space.18. Performs other
related duties as required.Qualifications:1. Must have a valid
Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of
license eligibility; and2. They must have a Master's degree in
Physical Therapy; or3. They must have a Master's degree in a
Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree
in Physical Therapy; or4. They must have a Bachelor's degree in
Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT
experience.5. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside
of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree
in Physical Therapy.6. Must have a valid driver's license or
reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients'
residencePosted Salary Range: USD $62.00 - USD $62.00 /Hr.
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