About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Our confidential client is hiring an Inpatient Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based rehabilitation care within an acute inpatient setting in Hamilton, NJ. This position supports patient recovery, mobility, pain relief, and safe discharge planning while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

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What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and re-evaluate patients using standardized assessment tools to identify functional limitations and establish individualized goals.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and administer appropriate physical therapy interventions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, update care plans, and communicate with referring physicians and the healthcare team.
• Create safe discharge plans, including home exercise programs, caregiver education, and equipment recommendations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete required billing records.
• Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants to ensure compliance with professional standards and quality of care.
• Mentor and provide clinical instruction to student clinicians and interns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to coordinated patient-centered care.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program; a minimum bachelor’s degree required (DPT preferred).
• Current, unrestricted New Jersey Physical Therapist license.
• BLS Provider Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Strong knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, treatment planning, documentation standards, and patient/family education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize a diverse patient caseload, and maintain professional documentation.
• Willingness to work weekends as required by the schedule.

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Preferred Experience

• Prior inpatient clinical experience preferred. New graduates with strong clinical internships are encouraged to apply.
• Experience supervising PTAs or mentoring students is a plus.

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Employment Type & Compensation

• Employment type: Contract / Full-time (hourly).
• Pay range (for work performed in New Jersey): $70.95 per hour (anticipated rate). Final compensation will depend on education, skills, and relevant experience.
• Schedule: Day shift with weekend availability required.

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Additional Notes

• Employer name has been replaced with "confidential client" for privacy; this role is posted on behalf of a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry.
• Careertakes may provide access to matched opportunities; selection and final hiring decisions are made by people at the confidential client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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